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D4 FAULT CODE
Worcester Bosch

System Purge Required / Air in System

Low Severity DIY Check Possible

Air has been detected in the primary circuit after a period of non-use or maintenance work. The boiler may need purging (air bleeding).

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Bleed all radiators starting from the ground floor

  2. Step 2

    Check system pressure and repressurise to 1.5 bar if needed

  3. Step 3

    Reset the boiler

  4. Step 4

    If D4 persists, a Gas Safe engineer should carry out a system purge

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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