Unblock condensate pipe on boiler

How do I unblock a condensate pipe on boiler myself? Before calling somebody out. Definite odour coming from the condensate pipe from the boiler and all down the pipe to the kitchen.

Asked by Caitlin on 24th Jun 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi, if the condense pipe goes into the kitchen sink, it’s usually blocked by water and causes an air lock. If that’s the case the. You can just take off the pipe to the boiler and blow down it.

It could also be blocked my muck that has built up in the waste pipes under the sink which would then mean that you need to take off the waste pipe under the sink and clean it out.

Hope this helps!"
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Nov 2024 - report
"Hello usually the condense pipe will be blocked where the pipe is connected to the waste pipe under the kitchen sink."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Mar 2025 - report
"You need to be gas safe registered to work on the condensate pipe as it’s classed as part of the flue system"
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"You will usually find the blockage where the boiler condesate pipe meet the kitchen sink drain pipe."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"The condensate pipe is blocked due to the kitchen waste pipe being blocked.
Remove the kitchen trap, unblock it and reattach it. Have a bucket handy as when you disconnect the trap dirty water will escape."
Answered on 24th Jun 2025 - Member since Apr 2025 - report
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