BoilerFaultCodesThe 6 most common faults
Your boiler has detected a temporary issue with the burner and has safely shut itself down to prevent any damage.
Check your oil tank to ensure you have enough fuel and that the supply valve is openWait 60 seconds for the internal control unit to resetGently press the illuminated red reset button located on the burner once
Your boiler has stopped working to protect itself and needs a manual reset to try and start up again.
Locate the red reset button on the burner control boxPress and hold the button for 3 seconds, then releaseWait to hear if the burner ignites; if it locks out again, do not force further resets
The water pressure inside your heating system has dropped too low, so the boiler has turned itself off to prevent any damage.
Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver hose connecting two valves near your boiler.Open the valves on both ends of the hose to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge needle reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.Close both valves tightly and remove the hose if required by your specific installation.
Your boiler has detected a problem with the burner ignition and has safely shut itself down to prevent any issues.
Full guide for Lock-outYour boiler has switched itself off because it has become dangerously hot, likely due to a circulation problem or a system blockage.
Full guide for Overheat thermostatYour boiler has automatically turned itself off because it has become too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage or dangerous conditions.
Full guide for Overheaton the Grant Vortex Eco
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
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