On / Off (HW fault) Medium

Worcester Bosch On / Off (HW fault) Fault Code

Also written as ONOFFHWFAULT — same fault.

The Worcester Bosch On / Off (HW fault) fault code means: your boiler is heating the radiators normally, but it is failing to switch over to provide hot water to your taps.. It appears on 1 Worcester Bosch model 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: Boiler not operating during hot water demand (CH ok). Check: Flow Sensor Test, Diverter valve, Control board.
Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 On / Off (HW fault) fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch On / Off (HW fault) 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