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Worcester Bosch 261 Fault Code

The Worcester Bosch 261 fault code means: your boiler is failing to ignite the flame reliably, meaning it cannot produce heating or hot water at the moment.. It appears on 1 Worcester Bosch model in our database.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Ignition timing error. Flame not established during the first 4 seconds ignition period.
Typical repair cost £150-300 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Worcester Bosch models that show the 261 fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch 261 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Worcester Bosch service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026