How to thaw a frozen condensate pipe

Freezing cold weather can cause boiler condensate pipes to freeze, which can prevent the boiler from functioning. This video shows you how to safely unfreeze the condensate pipe should it become frozen.

Please excercise extreme care and caution, as demonstrated in the video.

PLEASE NOTE: All the information in this video is for general guidance and information purposes only. The information is provided by Bosch Thermotechnology Limited and while we endevour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability with respect to the information. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. We accept no reponsibility for any action which an individual or business may take based on their viewing of the information contained in this video. The information should be considered to be only part of the diagnostic process

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• winter
• howto
• freezing
• weather
• home
• heating
• boiler
• gas
• condensate
• frozen
• pipe
• thaw
• Worcester

[nozzo1gmail]

Thanks WB. Boiler stopped working today with 'EA' message. Hot water on the very long external pipe did the trick. Saved me from a shivery weekend as it's a rented house and I'd have to call the fault in to the office on Monday.

_Chris

[WorcesterBoschGroup]

@nozzo1gmail Thanks, glad it helped, best regards, Worcester.

[cluttermusic1]

I've just had a letter from my INSTALLER telling me about this and to ring them to rectify it. Thanks WB for the info.

[WorcesterBoschGroup]

@cluttermusic1 Good to hear, glad the video helped. All the best, Worcester.

[NETWizzJbirk]

@chem1cal01 The question isn't "how do you warm the water... " If your water inlet is frozen, you turn on your faucet and no water comes out to fill the tea kettle.

[NETWizzJbirk]

Where do you get the warm water, when your water inlet to your home is frozen?

[WorcesterBoschGroup]

Hi @88gazzman, if you're still having problems then we do suggest that your installer would be the best person to speak to, or, our Technical support department would also be able to offer suggestions (0844 892 3366). Best regards, Worcester

[WorcesterBoschGroup]

@88gazzman we suggest that it might be worth contacting your installer, or, our Technical support department would also be able to offer guidance (0844 892 3366). If you're looking for local Worcester Accredited Installers, try the 'Find an installer' search on our website. Best regards, Worcester