Smell gas? Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999
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229
Worcester Bosch fault code

Worcester Bosch 229: flame failed during burner operation

Check these first, then call an engineer

Worcester Bosch describes 229 on Greenstar 8000 Life boilers as: flame failed during burner operation. Worcester's own advice for a boiler that loses its flame or won't light starts with the gas supply.

What you can safely do

  1. Check your gas supply: does your hob work? If there's no gas, Worcester says to contact your gas supplier.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • The code keeps appearing.
  • You smell gas at any point. Leave the property and call 0800 111 999.
Find a Gas Safe engineer near you Opens the official Gas Safe Register search.

Applies to: Greenstar 8000 Life. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What 229 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 8000 LifeFlame failed during burner operation

Common questions about Worcester Bosch 229

Can I fix Worcester Bosch 229 myself?

Only the checks listed above. If they don't clear it, it needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Nearby Worcester Bosch codes

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