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203 on Worcester Bosch Junior 28i

Your boiler is currently in standby mode and is working correctly, simply waiting for you to turn on your heating or hot water.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

The boiler is on standby

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Junior 28i installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Check that your room thermostat is turned upEnsure your heating programmer or timer is set to 'On'Check if any hot water taps are running

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