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Navien water heater error E016
Heat exchanger overheating. Scale build-up or low flow is overheating the heat exchanger.
Serious · needs a technician
E016
Meaning: Heat exchanger overheating
What causes E016
Scale build-up or low flow is overheating the heat exchanger.
What to do
The unit needs descaling.
Can I fix it myself?
No. This is a fault a technician should handle; keep using the appliance and it can get worse or become unsafe.
If the code comes back
Book a visit and add the code to the booking. A technician arrives knowing which parts to bring, diagnoses the water heater for a flat $89 and gives you an exact quote before doing any work.
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