What does the Worcester Bosch 228 V fault code mean?

Your boiler thinks a flame is burning even though it hasn't actually started, which is preventing it from running for safety reasons.

How much does it cost to fix Worcester Bosch error code 228 V?

Typical repair cost for the Worcester Bosch 228 V fault is £180-£450 including labour.

Manufacturer manual

Flame signal without flame present – air/gas ratio control valve may need replacing as might the ionisation cable

Shared across the 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.

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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A cover plan would handle faults like 228 V: no call-out fees, no surprise bills.

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