Buderus Temperature Control Instability

Water temperature fluctuates between hot and cold during a shower with no error code.

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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

Scaled DHW heat exchanger, Faulty DHW outlet sensor, Inconsistent flow due to pressure-balancing valves, Flow sensor intermittently failing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and gas before servicing. Water may be hot; use caution.

  • Check plumbing fixtures: If using a thermostatic or pressure-balancing shower valve, test with a simple manual mixer to rule out fixture issues.
  • Inspect and clean heat exchanger: If scale is suspected (hard water area), flush the DHW heat exchanger with an approved descaling solution.
  • Verify sensors: Test the DHW outlet temperature sensor and flow sensor for correct operation and replace if readings are unstable.
  • Check minimum flow: Ensure that the flow rate at the fixture meets the heater's minimum activation flow. Very low flow can cause cycling.
  • Test operation: After cleaning and sensor checks, run a continuous draw and confirm stable temperature.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

DHW Plate Heat Exchanger / DHW Outlet Sensor / Flow Sensor
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