Display shows DHW sensor error, water temperature unstable or unit shuts down
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Isolate power before accessing internal components.
Step-by-step checks:
- Power cycle: Turn the unit off for 30 seconds and back on to see if the error clears temporarily.
- Locate DHW sensor: On storage models, the DHW NTC is usually inserted into a dry pocket on the cylinder. On instantaneous models, it is clipped to the outlet pipe or integrated into the plate heat exchanger.
- Check connections: Ensure the sensor plug is fully seated on the control board and at the sensor. Look for damaged or pinched wires.
- Visual inspection: If the sensor is removable, check for signs of moisture ingress or corrosion. Clean the sensor pocket if scaled.
When to call a professional: If the sensor tests open/short with a multimeter or the error persists after reseating connections, have the DHW NTC sensor replaced by a technician.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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