High Lockout
281 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life/Style

Your boiler's internal pump is unable to move water because it is jammed or contains trapped air, stopping your heating from working.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Pump stuck or running in air

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal pump is unable to circulate water through the system, usually because the pump has physically seized during a period of inactivity. It can also be triggered if air pockets are trapped inside the pump head, preventing it from creating the necessary pressure to move water around your radiators.

This issue is particularly common in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time after the pump has sat stationary all summer.

Engineer required

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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