18 Emergency

Grant 18 Fault Code

The Grant 18 fault code means: your boiler is not receiving enough fresh air to operate safely and efficiently, which usually means the external air intake or flue vent is blocked or obstructed.. It appears on 6 Grant models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Vent A (in²)
Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Grant models that show the 18 fault code

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Source

Grant 18 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Grant service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026