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228
Worcester Bosch fault code

Worcester Bosch 228: flame signal without flame present

Engineer only

Worcester Bosch describes 228 on Greenstar 4000 and Greenstar 8000 Life boilers as: flame signal without flame present.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • Book a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Applies to: Greenstar 4000, Greenstar 8000 Life. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What 228 means on each Worcester Bosch model

From Worcester Bosch's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaning
Greenstar 4000Flame signal without flame present
Greenstar 8000 LifeFlame signal without flame present

Common questions about Worcester Bosch 228

Can I fix Worcester Bosch 228 myself?

No. It needs a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose. Tell them the exact code and your boiler's model name.

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