Worcester Bosch F7 Fault Code
The Worcester Bosch F7 fault code means: your boiler thinks a flame is still burning even after it has been told to turn off, which is a safety conflict that stops the system from running.. It appears on 34 Worcester Bosch models in our database.
Technical description: CH flow sensor fault: CH flow sensor (8000 - 20000 ohms at room temperature), Wiring and connections to sensor.
What causes the Worcester Bosch F7 fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensors continue to detect a flame or electrical current even after the gas valve has been closed. The most common cause is a carbon-clogged sensing electrode sending a false signal, but it can also be triggered by a fault in the main control board or a short in the internal wiring. Because it is a safety concern for the boiler to 'see' fire when it shouldn't, the system shuts down completely to prevent damage.
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Worcester Bosch models that show the F7 fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- 24/28/35 CDi MkII Repair: £150-350
- 532 / 537 / 542 Repair: £150-300
- 537i Repair: £150-350
- CDi Classic Repair: £120-450
- CDi Classic Regular Repair: £150-300
- CDi Highflow Repair: £150-300
- CDi RSF Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 12i System Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar 25 HE Combi Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar 25CDi Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 25HE Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar 25i (ZWB 7-25) Repair: £120-250
- Greenstar 28CDi Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP Repair: £120-300
- Greenstar 30HE Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar 30i Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar 30si Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 35 CDi Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar 42CDi Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar CDi Compact Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar i Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar R29 40 HE Repair: £150-350
- Greenstar Ri Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar Si Combi / i System Repair: £120-300
- Greenstar ZWB7 Repair: £250-450
- Hideaway 90 Repair: £120-£350
- Highflow 440 CDi Repair: £250-450
- Highflow 550 CDi Repair: £250-450
- Highflow CDi Repair: £150-350
- R30 HE Plus Repair: £150-300
- Ri 25 HE Repair: £150-300
- Worcester 25/30 HE Repair: £120-£350
- ZB 7 27 HE Repair: £150-350
- ZWB 7-25 Repair: £150-350
Source
Worcester Bosch F7 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 24/28/35 CDi MkII manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch 532 / 537 / 542 manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch 537i manual (PDF)
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026