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Common Error Codes by Brand

Rinnai

Error Code What It Means Recommended Action
Code 11 Ignition failure Check gas supply and igniter
Code 12 Flame failure Clean burner, check gas pressure
Code 14 Thermal fuse Check for overheating, replace fuse
Code 16 Over temperature Check for blockages, inspect heat exchanger
Code 25 Solenoid valve Check wiring, replace valve if needed

Navien

Error Code What It Means Recommended Action
E003 Ignition failure Check gas supply and connections
E012 Flame loss Inspect burner and ventilation
E110 Exhaust overheat Check vent pipe for blockages
E382 Flow sensor error Clean or replace flow sensor
E438 Bypass servo motor Check bypass valve operation

Noritz

Error Code What It Means Recommended Action
90 Combustion abnormality Check exhaust vent and air supply
11 Ignition failure Verify gas supply and igniter function
29 Air-fuel ratio error Clean burner, check ventilation
66 Bypass servo error Inspect bypass valve and motor
71 Solenoid valve abnormality Check valve operation and replace if needed

Takagi

Error Code What It Means Recommended Action
111 Ignition failure Check gas pressure and igniter
161 Fan motor problem Inspect fan for obstructions
331 Inlet thermistor Check thermistor connections
341 Outlet thermistor Test and replace if faulty
991 Neutralizer replacement Replace neutralizer cartridge

Rheem

Error Code What It Means Recommended Action
P1 Fan fault Check fan operation and connections
A0 No ignition Verify gas supply and igniter
C0 Sensor fault Inspect temperature sensors
LC Low combustion Clean burner and check air supply
P7 Gas valve fault Test gas valve and replace if needed

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