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265 on Worcester Bosch Danesmoor

Your boiler is temporarily reducing its power because it has reached the required temperature and is waiting for the heating system to catch up.

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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 in response to a heat demand – the boiler regularly switches to partial load

DIY fix possible

Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow heat to circulateInspect the central heating filter for any blockagesEnsure the room thermostat is set high enough to call for heat

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