Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch Greenstar 28CDi problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 28CDi into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
180 documented codes
6 most common
3 DIY-safe checks
3 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
249 High DIY-safe

Your boiler's computer system has encountered a logic error and needs to be restarted to clear the fault.

What to try first

Locate your boiler's reset buttonPress and hold the reset button for 3 to 5 secondsWait for the boiler to reboot and check if the error code clears

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Main control board (PCB)
Full guide for 249
02
281 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system because the internal water pressure is too low or the pump is failing to detect movement.

What to try first

Check your boiler pressure gauge; if it is below 1 bar, locate the filling loop and add water until it reaches 1.5 barTurn the boiler off at the fused spur for 30 seconds and then switch it back on to reset the systemEnsure all radiator valves are fully open to allow for proper flow

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Central heating pump, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for 281
03
2971 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped below the required level.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (a silver flexi-hose) or the internal key under the boilerSlowly open the valves to allow water from the mains into the systemWatch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it reaches the green zone (usually 1.5 bar)Close the valves firmly to stop the flow

Est. cost
£0-80
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for 2971
04
204 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the unit is getting too hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor, Central Heating Pump, Plate Heat Exchanger
Full guide for 204
05
212 High Engineer

Your boiler is shutting down because it is heating up much faster than it can circulate the water, which often points to a blockage or a pump issue.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Central heating pump, System filter, Diverter valve
Full guide for 212
06
214 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it detected a problem with the internal fan that pushes exhaust gases out of your home.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for 214

on the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 28CDi

Main control board (PCB)Central heating pumpPressure sensorExpansion vesselFilling loopPressure relief valve

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Worcester Bosch shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 180-code list for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 28CDi