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1017Severity: Low

Worcester Bosch 1017: Water pressure too low

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Quick answer

On Worcester Bosch boilers, fault code 1017 means: Water pressure too low. Usually yes, once you have fixed the simple cause below (for example topping up the pressure) and reset the boiler.

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Can I keep using the boiler?

Severity: Low

Usually yes, once you have fixed the simple cause below (for example topping up the pressure) and reset the boiler.

Common causes

  • Water leak in the heating system or pressure not topped up
  • Faulty pressure relief valve or expansion vessel

How to fix it

  1. Top up the pressure to about 1–1.5 bar with the filling loop or tap (see your manual)
  2. Check radiators, valves and pipes for leaks; if the pressure keeps dropping, call an engineer
  3. Press the boiler's reset button once and wait for it to restart

Frequently asked questions

What does Worcester Bosch error 1017 mean?

On Worcester Bosch boilers, fault code 1017 means: Water pressure too low.

How do I fix Worcester Bosch error 1017?

Start with these steps: Top up the pressure to about 1–1.5 bar with the filling loop or tap (see your manual); Check radiators, valves and pipes for leaks; if the pressure keeps dropping, call an engineer; Press the boiler's reset button once and wait for it to restart.

Is it safe to use the boiler with fault 1017?

Severity: Low. Usually yes, once you have fixed the simple cause below (for example topping up the pressure) and reset the boiler.

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