Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000+ Style GR8701iW 36 CB Style Fault codes & diagnostics

99 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 2024-present
GC Number 47-800-50
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200

Your boiler is not currently experiencing a fault; it is simply indicating that it is actively running to provide central heating for your home.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your thermostat to ensure the target temperature is set correctly.
  2. Wait for the house to reach temperature; the code will change once the heating demand is met.
  3. No action is required as this is an operational status code, not an error.

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201

Your boiler is simply letting you know that it is currently busy heating up water for your taps or shower.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. No action is required as this is an operational status message rather than a breakdown.
  2. Check that your hot water taps are fully turned off.
  3. Wait for the boiler to finish its current cycle, after which the code should disappear.

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202

Your boiler is temporarily resting to prevent it from turning on and off too frequently, which helps protect the internal components from unnecessary wear.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check that your room thermostat is set higher than the current room temperature
  2. Ensure all radiator valves (TRVs) are turned open to allow heat to circulate
  3. Wait up to 15 minutes for the anti-cycle timer to expire and the boiler to restart automatically

Related codes

203

Your boiler is working correctly and is simply waiting for a signal from your thermostat or timer to start heating.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check that your room thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperature.
  2. Ensure your heating programmer or app is set to an 'On' period.
  3. Check if your wireless thermostat has run out of batteries.

Related codes

204

Your boiler has sensed that the water temperature has risen above the level it was set to reach, leading it to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate.
  2. Ensure there is enough water pressure in the system by checking the digital gauge.
  3. Restart the boiler using the reset button on the touch screen.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Flow Temperature Sensor (NTC)
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning)

Related codes

208

Your boiler is currently set to a manual testing mode used by engineers to check emissions, which prevents it from operating normally.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the 'Chimney Sweep' button (icon looks like a brush) on the touch screen display.
  2. Press and hold the button for approximately 3 to 5 seconds.
  3. The display should return to the standard temperature screen once the mode is deactivated.

Related codes

214

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is not spinning as expected during start-up, so it has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

224

Your boiler has shut down because a safety sensor has detected that it is getting far too hot, likely due to a blockage or a pump failure.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulating Pump
  • Heat Exchanger

Related codes

227

Your boiler is failing to light the gas even though it is trying to, which prevents your heating and hot water from working.

High DIY-safe £120-350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances (like a hob) are working to ensure gas is reaching the property
  2. Check if your gas meter has credit (if using a pre-payment meter)
  3. Hold the 'Reset' button on the front of the boiler for 3 seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Lead

Related codes

228

Your boiler thinks a flame is burning even though it hasn't actually sparked or started, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition cable
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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229

Your boiler's flame has gone out while it was trying to heat your water, which means the boiler has safely shut itself down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrodes
  • Gas valve
  • Gas pressure regulator
  • Printed circuit board

Related codes

232

Your boiler has been intentionally switched off or put into standby mode by an external device, such as a smart thermostat, a programmer, or a safety control system.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External wiring
  • Heating programmer
  • Smart thermostat receiver

Related codes

233

Your boiler's computer is having trouble recognising its own internal settings, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Coding plug

Related codes

234

Your boiler is not detecting the electrical connection to the gas supply mechanism, meaning it cannot safely ignite to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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235 V

Your boiler is confused because its internal computer board and its identification settings do not match up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Unit

Related codes

237 V

Your boiler has detected an internal system communication error and has safely shut down to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

238 V

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic failure within its main control system and has safely stopped working.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

242

Your boiler's main control unit is experiencing a communication error or electrical glitch that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

244

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing a temporary glitch or internal error, which has caused it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Control unit

Related codes

245

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring harness
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249

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a temporary communication error, causing it to stop operating as a protective measure.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
250

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Control unit

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251

Your boiler’s internal computer is experiencing a software glitch or a communication error that is preventing it from running safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

252

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control wiring harness

Related codes

253

Your boiler's computer has encountered an internal error and cannot operate, which means you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

254

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical problem with its main computing brain, preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

257 V

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic or control system error that is stopping it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £200-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

258

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error and has safely shut down to prevent potential damage to its electronic components.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness
259

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a software or communication error and needs to be restarted or investigated by a professional.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board
  • Wiring harness
262 V

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error with its main control board, which has temporarily shut it down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

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263

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a memory or communication error, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

268 O

Your boiler has run a routine internal safety check on its main electrical switches, but it needs an engineer to clear the code and check the internal control board.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control board

Related codes

269 V

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot reliably detect or keep the burner flame lit.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrodes
  • Gas valve
  • Circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

273 B

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the flame and internal airflow were unexpectedly interrupted.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

281 B

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through the system because the internal pump is either jammed or trapped air is blocking the flow.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Automatic air vent
  • PCB

Related codes

284 O

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal valve that controls the precise mix of air and gas needed for safe, efficient burning.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • Boiler control PCB

Related codes

305 O

Your boiler is temporarily pausing between hot water cycles to protect itself from overheating, which is a normal operation and usually resolves on its own.

Low Engineer only
306 V

Your boiler has detected that a flame is still present briefly after the gas supply has been shut off.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

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357 O

Your boiler is running a temporary ventilation check to clear any stale air from the system before it attempts to fire up safely.

Low Engineer only
360 V

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic communication error, meaning it has temporarily stopped working for safety.

High Engineer only £200-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Display controller

Related codes

362 V

Your boiler's main electronic control system has experienced an internal communication failure and cannot identify its own components.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Boiler identification module
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

363 V

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic or control board error and has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £200-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

604

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error and has safely shut itself down to prevent it from operating incorrectly.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness
815 W

Your boiler is receiving incorrect temperature readings because a sensor attached to a specialist heating component is failing, which may temporarily stop your heating system from working properly.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Low Loss Header Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

1010 O

Your boiler's internal control parts have temporarily lost their ability to talk to each other, which stops the system from working.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Display control panel

Related codes

1013

Your boiler has detected that the burner is running at its maximum capacity for too long, causing it to proactively shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Flow sensor
  • System filter
1017 W

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop or internal key underneath your boiler.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valves firmly and press the reset button on your boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
  • Automatic air vent

Related codes

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1018

Your boiler is simply reminding you that it is due for its annual safety service.

Low Engineer only £90-130
1019

Your boiler has identified that the internal water pump is not the correct type for this specific model, which is preventing the system from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

1021 B

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of your hot water, which usually means your taps won't get as hot as they should.

Medium Engineer only £95-£160

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

1023

Your boiler has been running for a very long period without a break and has automatically paused to prevent overheating.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Switch the boiler off at the mains power supply
  2. Wait for 60 seconds to allow the system to reset
  3. Switch the power back on and observe if normal operation resumes

Related codes

1025

Your boiler is struggling to accurately monitor the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has stopped working to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (NTC sensor)
1037 W

Your boiler has lost connection with its outdoor temperature sensor, so it is running at a constant safe temperature to keep your home warm while it waits for a fix.

Low Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Weather compensation sensor
  • Sensor wiring

Related codes

1065 B

Your boiler's internal pressure sensor is malfunctioning or disconnected, meaning it cannot accurately read the water pressure inside the system.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure sensor wiring harness

Related codes

1068 W

Your boiler is having trouble measuring either the outside temperature or the oxygen levels in the flue, which is preventing it from running efficiently or starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £140-£320

Parts commonly replaced

  • Lambda sensor
  • Outside weather compensation sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

1070

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

Low Engineer only £80-£130

Parts commonly replaced

  • Service kit (seals and gaskets)
  • Spark electrode

Related codes

1071

Your boiler is simply reminding you that it is time for its annual health check and service to keep it running efficiently and safely.

Low Engineer only £100-180
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1072

Your boiler is simply reminding you that it is time for its regular annual service to ensure it continues to run safely and efficiently.

Low Engineer only £90-140
1075 W

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because a temperature monitoring sensor has detected an electrical wiring or internal fault.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

1076 W

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has lost the electronic signal from one of its internal temperature sensors.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2085 V

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical electronic failure and can no longer communicate with its own sensors or controls.

High Engineer only £250-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
2908 V

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a communication error or technical glitch that is preventing it from running properly.

High DIY-safe £180-450

What to check first

  1. Locate the Reset button on the boiler control panel
  2. Press and hold the Reset button for three seconds
  3. Wait for the boiler to restart and see if the fault code clears

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2910 V

Your boiler has detected an issue with how exhaust gases are being discharged, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Fan
  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Flue Ducting Seals

Related codes

2914

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating with its internal systems, which has caused it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2915

Your boiler's main internal computer has encountered a memory or communication error, preventing the system from running safely.

High Engineer only £250-550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • HMI (Display Interface Panel)

Related codes

2916

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical communication error, meaning it cannot properly coordinate its functions to provide heat and hot water.

High Engineer only £250-£650

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Display Module

Related codes

2920 V

Your boiler has detected an issue with the flame and has shut down as a safety precaution to ensure no unburnt gas is escaping.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

Related codes

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2923 V

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical system issue and has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2924

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical problem that is preventing it from starting up safely.

High Engineer only £250-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness

Related codes

2925

Your boiler has experienced an internal electrical error that has caused it to stop working for safety.

High DIY-safe £250-550

What to check first

  1. Press the 'Reset' button on the front control panel once.
  2. Wait up to 10 minutes to see if the boiler restarts normally.
  3. If the code persists or returns immediately, do not attempt further repairs and contact a Gas Safe engineer.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal Wiring Harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2926

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a general electrical communication error and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness

Related codes

2927

Your boiler's main control unit has detected an electrical communication failure, meaning the system cannot safely operate your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2928

Your boiler has detected an internal software or communication error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2931

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a communication error or hardware glitch and needs a professional inspection to determine if the main control board is failing.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Low voltage wiring harness

Related codes

2940 V

Your boiler has detected an internal safety fault in its main electronic brain and has safely shut down.

High Engineer only £250-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Burner control unit

Related codes

2946 V

Your boiler's computer brain has detected an internal electronic chip that doesn't match the model or has become loose.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug (HCM)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2948 B

Your boiler is struggling to stay lit when running at a low power level, which is preventing it from providing steady heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Burner gasket

Related codes

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2949 B

Your boiler is struggling to detect a flame when it tries to work at full power, meaning it cannot provide consistent heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Ignition Lead
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2950 B

Your boiler is trying to ignite but cannot detect a flame, meaning it is currently unable to provide heating or hot water for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

2951 V

Your boiler keeps trying to light, but the flame goes out repeatedly and it has safely locked itself out.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap blockage

Related codes

2952 V

Your boiler has detected an internal error while trying to confirm it is burning fuel correctly, and it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Wiring Harness
2955 B

Your boiler has detected an incorrect or incompatible internal configuration setting, which stops it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2956 O

Your boiler's internal settings or water system configuration have not been properly recognized, which stops it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2957 V

Your boiler's internal electronic control system has identified a technical failure that requires an expert to reset or replace the faulty circuit board.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Control Unit Wiring Harness
2961 V

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot confirm that the internal fan, which is essential for safely exhausting gases, is running correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

2962

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot move the air and exhaust gases through the system properly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2963 B

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately read the temperature of the water inside the unit.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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2965 B

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the water inside it has become too hot and cannot circulate properly.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check that your boiler and central heating system are filled to the correct water pressure (usually between 1 and 1.5 bar).
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and underfloor heating loops are fully open and not blocked.
  3. Bleed your radiators to release any trapped air locks that might be stopping the water from flowing.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Automatic bypass valve
  • NTC temperature sensor

Related codes

2966 B

Your boiler is getting too hot too quickly because water isn't flowing through it properly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Automatic bypass valve
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

2968 O

Your boiler is automatically topping up its internal water pressure to keep the system running smoothly.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait a few moments for the automatic filling process to finish.
  2. Check your system pressure gauge to see if it stabilizes in the green zone (usually 1 to 1.5 bar).
  3. If the message does not clear after a short while, reset the boiler according to the user manual.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling valve actuator
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

2969

Your boiler has detected that it has been topped up with water too many times, which usually means there is a hidden leak somewhere in your heating system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Automatic air vent
  • Internal pipe seals

Related codes

2970 B

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in your heating system is dropping too quickly, which usually points to a leak or trapped air.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Switch off the intelligent filling system in the boiler menu.
  2. Manually repressurise the system to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar using the filling loop.
  3. Bleed your radiators to release any trapped air, then re-check and top up the pressure if needed.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Automatic air vent
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

2971 B

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop underneath your boiler or check your system menu if you have an intelligent filling loop.
  2. Open the valves gently to let water into the system until the pressure gauge rises to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valves tightly and restart your boiler, then bleed your radiators if necessary.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Filling loop valve

Related codes

2972

Your boiler has detected that the electrical supply voltage coming from your home's mains is lower than it needs to be.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2980 V

Your boiler has gone into a secure lockout state and stopped working to protect itself, but it can usually be unlocked by pressing the control buttons.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the up and down arrow keys on the boiler's control panel.
  2. Press and hold both the up and down arrow keys simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
  3. Wait to see if the boiler clears the fault code and returns to normal operation.

Related codes

2981 V

Your boiler has completely locked itself for safety reasons and needs to be manually reset or checked by a professional.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Go to the boiler control panel.
  2. Press and hold the up and down arrow keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the boiler.
  3. Check if the boiler fires up normally after unlocking.

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