Frost Protection Active
Grant Frost Thermostat or Frost Protection Circuit Operation

Boiler runs unexpectedly in cold weather even when heating is off at the programmer.

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Possible Causes

Low ambient temperature near boiler or pipework, Frost thermostat set too high, Faulty frost stat stuck closed, Incorrect wiring bypassing controls

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Do not disable frost protection in areas at risk of freezing; this can cause major damage.

User checks:

  • Locate any frost thermostat near the Grant boiler or in the loft/garage and check its setpoint (typically around 5°C).
  • Adjust the setpoint slightly lower if it is set unreasonably high (e.g., above 10°C).

Engineer checks:

  • Test the frost thermostat for correct open/close temperatures; replace if stuck.
  • Verify that the frost protection wiring is correctly integrated with the main controls and not permanently calling for heat.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Frost thermostat
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