De Dietrich No Demand Recognition / Flow Detection Failure

No hot water at all, burner does not start when hot tap is opened

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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 DHW flow sensor on De Dietrich combi water heater, Blocked inlet filter, Stuck diverter valve, Control board not detecting demand

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before removing covers or filters.

Step-by-step checks:

  • Check cold supply: Confirm that cold water flows strongly from the hot tap (cold side of mixer). Weak flow indicates a supply or filter issue.
  • Clean inlet filter: Close the cold inlet isolation valve under the heater. Remove the cold inlet filter plug, extract the mesh filter, rinse thoroughly, and reinstall. Open the valve slowly and check for leaks.
  • Observe display: On many De Dietrich models, a tap symbol or flow rate appears when demand is detected. If nothing appears, the flow sensor or wiring may be faulty.

When to call a professional: If cleaning filters does not restore operation, the flow sensor or diverter valve may need replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

DHW Flow Sensor
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