Medium
rE on Worcester Bosch GB162

Your boiler is undergoing a system reset, which means it is attempting to restart itself after detecting an internal error or interruption.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

The boiler resets

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Gb162 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer experiences a software glitch or a momentary loss of communication with its sensors. It is frequently triggered by a faulty control board or an incorrect reading from an outside temperature sensor that confuses the system's logic. The 'rE' code signifies that the boiler is stuck in a loop trying to reboot itself to clear these electronic errors.

DIY fix possible

Wait for the boiler to complete the reset sequence automaticallyPress and hold the reset button for 5 seconds if the code remains on the screenCheck if there has been a recent power cut or surge in your home

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