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204 O on Worcester Bosch Hideaway

Your boiler is pausing because the water inside it has become hotter than the temperature you have requested.

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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.

Technical description

Current primary water temperature higher than set value

DIY fix possible

Check that your radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flowEnsure there is no air trapped in your radiators by bleeding themLower the central heating temperature dial on the boiler front slightly

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