High Lockout
EA on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30HE

Your boiler is failing to light the gas or isn't detecting that the flame has started, causing the system to shut down for safety.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Flame not detected.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer tries to start the burner but cannot confirm that a flame is safely lit. The most common reasons are a lack of gas reaching the unit, worn-out sparking components that fail to ignite the fuel, or a dirty sensor that cannot see the flame even if it is present.

This fault is significantly more common during freezing winter temperatures, as the external condensate drainage pipe can freeze and back up, preventing the boiler from lighting.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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