How old is a Worcester Boiler supposed to be?

So, chances are, if you own an older Worcester boiler, it’s probably at least 20 years old by now. Older boilers are more prone to faults, and over the years I’ve received quite a few calls about old, faulty Worcester boilers. It’s no fun having a faulty boiler, especially if you don’t know how extensive the work is or how much it’ll cost to fix.

Is there no quibble guarantee with Worcester Boiler?

A great bonus is that they come with up to 10 years’ no quibble guarantee when you fit the brand’s controls and central heating filter. If you’re having difficulties with your old, faulty Worcester boiler, it can be stressful – especially when you don’t know the extent of the repairs.

What happens when you reset a Worcester Bosch boiler?

When I reset the boiler, it makes a short mechanical sound (almost like the sound of a HDD being read but louder), the Eco, Service and Reset lights all flash their respective colours and the blue power light stays on solidly; however, there is nothing else afterwards, the boiler does not sound like it’s actually doing anything.

What to do if your Worcester Boiler is out of warranty?

If your boiler is out of warranty and needs a diverter valve replacing, it might be wise to invest that cash in a new unit with a long warranty. The cheapest place to find a Worcester boiler online currently is HEATABLE. If that doesn’t sound like the issue, head over to our article specific to Worcester boiler faults causing no hot water.

Where do you find the fault code on a Worcester Boiler?

When a problem occurs with your Worcester boiler, your control panel should display a fault code. In the case of Worcester boilers, their fault codes start with EA. The Worcester EA fault code will give an indication of the problem. You’ll be able to find the cause of the fault by referencing the fault code, in your owner’s manual.

Can a Worcester Greenstar boiler need to be replaced?

As you’ll see, an airlock in a pump on a Worcester Greenstar boiler isn’t exactly difficult to remove. However, if the problem with your Worcester relates to a heat exchanger, it might need replacing.

What’s the problem with a Worcester Bosch boiler?

You’ll be able to find the cause of the fault by referencing the fault code, in your owner’s manual. Condensing boilers like Worcester Bosch, have a condensate pipe. This vents harmful gases from your property. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem with Worcester’s that the condensate pipe gets blocked.