A1

Pump stuck or running in air

The boiler has detected a circulation-pump condition consistent with a stuck pump or pump operation with insufficient water.

What this code means

The boiler has detected a circulation-pump condition consistent with a stuck pump or pump operation with insufficient water.

Possible causes

  • Pump stuck
  • Air in system
  • Low water content or circulation issue
  • Pump fault

Common symptoms

  • A1 displayed
  • Heating circulation may stop
  • Boiler may lock out

Checks to make

  1. Check system pressure from the user controls
  2. Do not dismantle the pump
  3. Arrange heating-engineer diagnosis if the code remains

Safety

  • Do not remove the boiler casing or work on internal pump components unless appropriately qualified.

Model notes

Worcester technical literature describes A1 as pump stuck or running in air.