Common problems guide

The most common Grant Spira problems

The faults most likely to send a Grant Spira into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
25 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
FAILED PELLET LIGHTING High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because it has completely run out of wood pellets.

What to try first

Check your bulk pellet store and hopper to confirm they are empty.Refill the pellet store with the correct grade of wood pellets.Follow the manufacturer's manual instructions to prime the feed system and reset the burner control panel.

Parts
Igniter element, Feed auger motor
Full guide for FAILED PELLET LIGHTING
02
SERVO MOTOR BLOCKED High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because the mechanical part responsible for feeding fuel into the fire is stuck, likely due to a build-up of ash residue.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Pellet feed motor, Burner grate
Full guide for SERVO MOTOR BLOCKED
03
PROBE FAULT High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the signal from one of its internal temperature sensors, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Temperature sensor, Wiring harness, Burner control unit
Full guide for PROBE FAULT
04
AIR PRESSURE ERROR High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases or draw in fresh air, so it has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Air pressure switch, Flue fan, Venturi tube
Full guide for AIR PRESSURE ERROR
05
41 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to get the wood pellets to catch fire, so it is currently pausing its startup process.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Igniter, Photocell, Pellet feed auger
Full guide for 41
06
29 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases effectively because the internal fan or air sensors are not working as they should, causing the system to stop for safety reasons.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Air pressure switch, Fan unit, Flue assembly seals
Full guide for 29

on the Grant Spira

Igniter elementFeed auger motorPellet feed motorBurner grateTemperature sensorWiring harness

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Grant shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 25-code list for the Grant Spira