Condensate Fault
Grant
Condensate Drain Blockage or Freeze
Boiler locks out during cold weather, gurgling noises, condensate pipe outside is frozen or blocked.
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Possible Causes
Frozen external condensate pipe, Blocked condensate trap, Incorrectly sized or uninsulated condensate run, Sagging pipe causing standing water
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Take care with hot water and slippery surfaces when thawing pipes. Isolate power to the boiler before working on condensate components.
User steps (frozen pipe):
- Locate the white plastic condensate pipe exiting the Grant boiler and running outside.
- If frozen, pour warm (not boiling) water along the external section or wrap it with warm towels until thawed.
- Once thawed, reset the boiler and check operation.
Engineer steps (blockage/design):
- Remove and clean the condensate trap inside the boiler, clearing any sludge or debris.
- Check the fall and support of the condensate pipe to ensure continuous gradient with no low spots.
- Insulate or increase the diameter of the external condensate pipe in line with Grant and local regulations to reduce freezing risk.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Condensate trap
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