High Lockout
2970 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life/Style

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in your heating system is falling much faster than normal, which usually indicates a significant leak or a fault with the pressure sensor.

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

Pressure drop in heating system too rapid

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensor detects a sudden and significant loss of water pressure within a short timeframe. The most common reason is a major leak in your radiators or pipework, though it can also be triggered by a failing component inside the boiler that is incorrectly reading the pressure levels.

This fault is more common in autumn when homeowners first turn their central heating back on after summer, as the change in temperature and pressure can expose weak seals or pinhole leaks.

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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