High
214 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air fan system and has safely shut down to prevent the appliance from starting incorrectly.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Fan shut down during safety time

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 fault occurs when the boiler's control system loses communication with the fan or detects that it isn't spinning at the required speed during its startup safety checks. The most common reason is a mechanical failure within the fan motor or a fault in the electronic control board that prevents power from reaching the fan. Without a functioning fan to safely clear exhaust gases, the boiler is programmed to shut down immediately.

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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