EA227On Worcester Bosch boilers, fault code EA 227 means: Ignition failure, no flame detected. The boiler has locked out for safety. Try the safe checks below and one reset; if the code returns, call a qualified gas engineer.
Can I keep using the boiler?
The boiler has locked out for safety. Try the safe checks below and one reset; if the code returns, call a qualified gas engineer.
Common causes
- Gas supply off or interrupted (closed valve, prepayment meter out of credit)
- Frozen or blocked condensate pipe
- Faulty or dirty ignition / flame sensing electrode
- Faulty gas valve
How to fix it
- Check the gas supply is on: gas valve open, meter has credit and other gas appliances work
- Thaw a frozen condensate pipe with warm (not boiling) water, then reset the boiler
- Press the boiler's reset button once and wait for it to restart
- Don't keep resetting: if the code returns, switch off and call a qualified gas engineer
- If you smell gas: don't use switches, open windows, close the gas valve and call the gas emergency line
Frequently asked questions
What does Worcester Bosch error EA 227 mean?
On Worcester Bosch boilers, fault code EA 227 means: Ignition failure, no flame detected.
How do I fix Worcester Bosch error EA 227?
Start with these steps: Check the gas supply is on: gas valve open, meter has credit and other gas appliances work; Thaw a frozen condensate pipe with warm (not boiling) water, then reset the boiler; Press the boiler's reset button once and wait for it to restart; Don't keep resetting: if the code returns, switch off and call a qualified gas engineer; If you smell gas: don't use switches, open windows, close the gas valve and call the gas emergency line.
Is it safe to use the boiler with fault EA 227?
Severity: Medium. The boiler has locked out for safety. Try the safe checks below and one reset; if the code returns, call a qualified gas engineer.