E16
Nibe
DHW Flow Detection Fault
Boiler shows DHW flow sensor error, no hot water despite demand
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Faulty Nibe DHW flow sensor or turbine, Blocked DHW inlet filter, Limescale in flow sensor, Wiring fault to sensor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Isolate power and close the cold water isolation valve to the boiler before removing any DHW components.
- Check water supply: Confirm cold water supply to the property is present and that the boiler’s cold inlet valve is open.
- Clean inlet filter: Many Nibe boilers have a small mesh filter on the cold inlet. A technician can isolate, remove, and clean this filter to restore flow.
- Descale if in hard water area: Limescale can jam the DHW flow turbine. A professional can remove and descale or replace the Nibe DHW flow sensor.
- Reset and test: After cleaning, reset the boiler and run a hot tap to confirm that the boiler now detects flow.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Nibe DHW Flow Sensor
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