Low
204 on Worcester Bosch Hideaway

Your boiler is temporarily pausing because the water inside it is currently 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

The boiler is waiting – the actual temperature is higher than the calculated or selected boiler temperature

DIY fix possible

Check your room thermostat and turn it up slightly to see if the boiler fires upWait 15-20 minutes for the water temperature to drop naturallyEnsure your radiator valves are open to allow heat to dissipate

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