E19
State External Control / BMS Communication Error

State tankless water heater displays E19; unit may not respond to external demand signal.

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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

Incorrect external control wiring, Faulty BMS interface module, Misconfigured control settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before modifying control wiring.

  • Verify wiring: Compare external control wiring (e.g., enable/disable, setpoint control) to the State wiring diagram. Correct any miswiring.
  • Check interface module: If a separate BMS or cascade module is used, ensure it is powered and communicating properly.
  • Control settings: Access the installer menu and verify external control mode is enabled and configured per the application.
  • Isolate fault: Temporarily disconnect external controls and operate the heater in standalone mode. If E19 clears, the issue is with external control wiring or device.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

External Control Interface Module
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