286 Medium

Worcester Bosch 286 Fault Code

The Worcester Bosch 286 fault code means: your boiler has detected that the water returning from your radiators is hotter than it should be, causing the system to temporarily shut down to prevent overheating.. It appears on 2 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: Return temperature too high
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 286 fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch 286 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