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1070 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

Your boiler is simply reminding you that its annual service is due soon to keep it running safely and efficiently.

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

Maintenance is due on <dd.mm.yyyy> please call your service engineer

Shared across the Greenstar 8000 Life range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s 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 is triggered by the boiler's internal calendar once a pre-set timeframe has elapsed since its last professional inspection. It is not an mechanical failure, but rather a programmed reminder that the internal components need to be checked and cleaned to maintain efficiency. The code appears automatically to ensure the appliance continues to meet safety standards and remains within its warranty terms.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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