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20H/20HI Error Code Guide
Updated over 4 months ago

Diagnosing your water heater's issue should be an easy task. With the help of using error codes, we can better assist you with what needs to be done to correct an issue.

The list of error codes below is specific to the 20H/20HI models:

Error Code

Error Description

Possible Cause

What To Do

E0

Hot water sensor failure

The junction port is loose, short circuit

Call for Service

E1

Ignition system failure

The gas valve is not opened or fully opened; the Water shut-off valve is not open; the Junction port loose

Check and open gas fully;

Check and open water valve;

Call for Service

E2

There is flame when no water is coming in

Electric circuit problem

Call for Service

E3

Over-heating protection

Dry combustion, problem of over heating controller

Call for Service

E4

Cold water temperature sensor

Problem with sensor; problem with sensor's plug or socket; none of the above

Replace the sensor, fix it, replace the computer board

E5

Pressure Switch

Motor problem; voltage of power supply is too low

Call for Service

E6

Over-heating

Gas pressure is too high; Water shutoff valve is not fully opened; the temperature is set too low.

Check shut-off valve and open fully; increase temperature setting

E7

Solenoid valve

Open circuit of the valve; short circuit of the valve; none of the above

Connect the valve; replace the valve; replace the computer board

E8

Vent pipe block

Vent pipe is blocked

Clean the pipe

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