Glow-worm · Current Glow-worm F-code boilers
F.83Little or no temperature increase when burner starts
This code applies to Energy, Energy7, Ultimate3, Sustain, Betacom4. Fault codes narrow down the likely problem, but they do not replace a model-specific diagnosis.
What you can safely check
- Check the system pressure and make sure accessible radiator valves are open.
- Allow an overheated boiler to cool and reset once only if the user manual permits it.
- If the fault returns, stop resetting and arrange an engineer.
How an engineer may fix it
Diagnose water circulation, air locks, pump operation, valves, bypass, blockages, heat exchanger and temperature sensors; restore correct flow and test the safety controls.
Glow-worm presents these as a general current-code guide; verify applicability in the exact appliance manual.
Manufacturer source: Glow-worm UK — Boiler Fault Codes. Checked 15 August 2026. The appliance manual and an engineer’s on-site diagnosis take precedence. Never remove the boiler case yourself.