BoilerFaultCodesWorcester Bosch 280 Fault Code
The Worcester Bosch 280 fault code means: your boiler has temporarily locked itself out to protect itself because it was asked to restart too quickly after shutting down.. It appears on 5 Worcester Bosch models in our database.
Technical description: Recycle time error
DIY fix possible
Wait 15 to 30 minutes to allow the boiler's internal recycling timer to reset automatically.Do not keep turning the boiler on and off, as this restarts the countdown.Check that your heating controls are not constantly cycling the boiler on and off within very short timeframes.
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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.
- Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30Si Compact ErP manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30i System Compact ErP manual (PDF)
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 31 August 2026