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204 on Worcester Bosch 35 RSF

Your boiler is temporarily pausing because the water inside is currently hotter than the temperature you have requested.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

The boiler is waiting – the actual temperature is higher than the calculated or selected boiler temperature

DIY fix possible

Check that the radiator valves in at least one room are fully openLower the central heating temperature dial slightlyWait 10-15 minutes for the system to cool down and restart naturally

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