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WORCESTER BOSCH FAULT CODE
Worcester Bosch 227
Indicates the boiler is failing to ignite, usually because gas isn't reaching the burner correctly or the ignition electrode has failed.
WHAT 227 TYPICALLY INDICATES
Indicates the boiler is failing to ignite, usually because gas isn't reaching the burner correctly or the ignition electrode has failed.
WHAT TO DO
Confirm the gas supply to the property is on and hasn't been isolated at the meter or an appliance valve — beyond that, This is not a DIY fix — it requires a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose and repair safely.
A NOTE ON GAS SAFE REGISTRATION
Any work on the gas side of a boiler in the UK legally requires a Gas Safe registered engineer, it isn't optional. Our engineers are fully Gas Safe registered, and you're always welcome to ask to see ID on the day. This page is general information about what a fault code typically indicates; it is not a substitute for an engineer diagnosing your specific boiler.
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