280 High

Worcester Bosch 280 Fault Code

The Worcester Bosch 280 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to restart because it is having trouble clearing out gases from its internal safety cycle.. 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: Recycle time error Reset button After the burner has stopped, the recycle mode purges gas from the heat exchanger before attempting to burn again. The software has 3.1 seconds to intervene before the boiler goes into this fault condition.
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 280 fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch 280 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