265 Medium

Worcester Bosch 265 Fault Code

The Worcester Bosch 265 fault code means: your boiler is temporarily turning itself off because your radiators or taps aren't taking away the heat as fast as the boiler is producing it, often due to poor water flow.. It appears on 12 Worcester Bosch models in our database.

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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.

Technical description: Heat demand lower than energy supplied

What causes the Worcester Bosch 265 fault?

Energy imbalance

Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

Engineer required

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 265 fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch 265 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 31 August 2026