Worcester Bosch Internal Water Leak

Boiler leaks water from underneath the casing.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Leaking pump seals, Corroded primary heat exchanger, Leaking automatic air vent, Loose compression joints

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Isolate power immediately if water is leaking onto electrical components. Place a container or towels to catch drips.

  • Do not remove combustion cover: Only a Gas Safe engineer should open the sealed chamber.
  • Identify general area: If safe, look from below to see if the leak is from a specific corner (pump side, expansion vessel side, etc.) to inform the engineer.
  • Turn off water if necessary: If the leak is heavy, close the cold feed and heating isolation valves under the boiler.
  • Engineer tasks: An engineer should locate the exact source, replace the leaking component, and check system pressure and inhibitor levels.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Automatic Air Vent or Pump Assembly
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