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5.0 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25 HE Combi

Your boiler is operating at its maximum heating capacity and has entered a temporary monitoring state, which is usually part of normal operation or a simple setting adjustment.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Max. heating output

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25 He Combi installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This code appears when the boiler has reached its highest possible heat production and is working at full power to meet the demand you have set. It is often triggered if the thermostat is set very high or if the heating system is trying to warm up a very cold house quickly. It is considered a status message rather than a mechanical failure, indicating that the system is simply running at its limit.

This display code is most common during the first cold snap of winter when the heating is turned on after a long break and the boiler has to work harder to reach the target temperature.

DIY fix possible

Check that your radiator valves are fully openEnsure the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the front gaugeTurn the heating control knob down slightly and restart the boiler

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