Ariston ANTI-FROST DEVICE ACTIVATED Fault Code
Also written as ANTIFROSTDEVICEACTIVATED — same fault.
The Ariston ANTI-FROST DEVICE ACTIVATED fault code means: your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is getting dangerously cold and has automatically fired up to prevent the pipes from freezing.. It appears on 3 Ariston models in our database.
Technical description: Protection is activated if heating temperature is < 5°C.
DIY fix possible
Ensure your heating is set to at least 15°C if you are away during cold weather.Check that your external condensate pipe is not frozen or blocked with ice.Wait for the boiler to complete its automatic heating cycle; it will turn off once the water is warm enough.
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Gas Safe Register →Ariston models that show the ANTI-FROST DEVICE ACTIVATED fault code
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Source
Ariston ANTI-FROST DEVICE ACTIVATED fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ariston service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026