Smell gas? Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999
BoilerCodes
conGlow-worm

Glow-worm con: no communication between the PCB and the user interface

Checked against Glow-worm's own documentation: Glow-worm: Energy range fault codes. Last reviewed October 2026. How we check

Engineer only

Glow-worm describes con on Energy range boilers as: no communication between the PCB and the user interface. Possible causes Glow-worm lists, for an engineer to check: electronics defective.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

Before you book an engineer

  • Write down the code exactly as the display shows it: con.
  • Find your boiler's model name. It is usually on the front panel or in the user manual. The table below shows why it matters: Glow-worm codes can mean different things on different models.
  • Note when it started and what the boiler was doing (heating, hot water, or starting up).
  • If the boiler is still under warranty, check your warranty paperwork before you book anyone.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • Book a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Find a Gas Safe engineer near you Opens the official Gas Safe Register search.

Applies to Energy range. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What con means on each Glow-worm model

From Glow-worm's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaningCauses listed for engineers
Energy rangeNo communication between the PCB and the user interfaceElectronics defective

Common questions about Glow-worm con

Can I fix Glow-worm con myself?

No. It needs a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose. Tell them the exact code and your boiler's model name.

Nearby Glow-worm codes

See all 41 Glow-worm codes

Sources

Last reviewed October 2026. Spotted something that doesn't match your manual? Email hello@boilercodes.co.uk and we'll check it. How we check