Display shows E8; unit may heat only intermittently or not at all.
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
High-voltage safety: Only perform these checks if you are familiar with electrical work. Otherwise, contact an electrician. Always turn OFF the breaker before opening junction boxes.
Verification steps:
- Confirm the Eemax model's required voltage (e.g., 240 V) from the rating label inside the unit or on the cover.
- With power OFF, remove the front cover and inspect the line voltage connections at the terminal block. Tighten any loose lugs to manufacturer torque specs.
- Restore power and carefully measure voltage at the heater's input terminals with a multimeter. It should match the specified range (e.g., 240 V ±10%).
- If voltage is significantly low under load, check for undersized wiring, long runs, or loose connections in the supply circuit. Correct as needed.
- Verify that the breaker size and wire gauge match Eemax installation requirements.
- If the supply voltage is correct and stable but E8 persists, the control board voltage sensing circuit may be faulty and require replacement.
Do not operate the heater on incorrect voltage; it can damage elements and electronics.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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