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• GE Water Heater F62 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  F62 means incoming water is too hot. Reduce any preheating of inlet water or check for hot/cold cross-connection in plumbing.

• GE Water Heater F74 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  F74 on a GE GeoSpring means the air filter is dirty. Clean or replace the filter. If the code returns, a refrigerant leak is likely.

• GE Water Heater F61 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  F61 means tank water temperature is too hot. In most cases it self-corrects. If it persists, check setpoint and inlet conditions.

• A.O. Smith Water Heater E4 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E4 (or E04) on A.O. Smith electric tankless heaters means moisture or a leak detected inside the unit. Shut off power and water, find the leak, dry the cabinet, then test.

• A.O. Smith E2 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E2 means water temperature exceeded the high limit. Press the reset button on the thermostat. If the code returns, replace the control.

• Rheem A01 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  A01 means maximum ignition attempts: the burner failed to light and prove flame. Check gas supply and flame sensor first.

• State Tankless E65 Error - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E65 is not a verified State tankless code. Check your model's actual fault list, then inspect gas supply, venting, and scale buildup.

• State E52 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E52 means communication failure between the display and control board. Check wiring connections first, then replace faulty components.

• State Tankless Water Heater E03 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E03 on State tankless heaters usually signals overheat or low water flow. Check your model manual, clean the inlet filter, and verify flow.

• State Tankless Water Heater E02 Error - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E02 means your State tankless heater detected water over the safe temperature limit. Most often the thermistor sensor is faulty.

• Ruud E99 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E99 on a Ruud tankless water heater means exhaust blower or vent fault. Most often fixed by clearing blocked vents or replacing the blower.

• Ruud Tankless E12 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E12 is a flame-failure fault: the heater tried to ignite but could not prove a stable flame. Check gas supply and clean the flame rod.

• Ruud E11 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E11 means ignition failure: the burner won't light or flame isn't detected. Most common fix: clean the flame rod and igniter.

• Ruud E05 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E05 on a Ruud tankless water heater signals a water flow problem. The most common fix is cleaning the inlet filter screen.

• Ruud E03 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E03 on a Ruud tankless water heater means overheat shutdown. Usually caused by low water flow or scale buildup in the heat exchanger.

• Ruud E02 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E02 means high-temperature or overheat fault. The water heater detected unsafe heat and shut down. Lower the setpoint or check sensors.

• Bosch C1 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  C1 means blocked flue or combustion air during startup. Most often caused by obstructed intake/exhaust vent or dirty air filter.

• Bosch E4 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E4 means backflow temperature over 309°F. Most often caused by blocked venting or a failed secondary fan. Check vent and fan first.

• Bosch E3 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E3 on Bosch tankless heaters signals a flue gas temperature sensor fault or overheating. Check sensor wiring, test the sensor, or descale.

• Bosch E1 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E1 means the hot water sensor detected over-temperature (above 185°F). Most often caused by scale buildup or a faulty sensor.

• A.O. Smith E21 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E21 means a shorted thermistor (TH-1 or T-Out). Most often the sensor itself has failed. Check wiring, then replace the thermistor.

• A.O. Smith Tankless E20 Error - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E20 means the inlet thermistor is shorted. The fix is to replace the inlet temperature sensor or check its wiring and connections.

• A.O. Smith E10 Error Code - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E10 means the inlet temperature sensor is open. Check the thermistor connection first, then replace the sensor if the code returns.

• A.O. Smith Tankless E06 Error - Causes & Fix

  31 May, 2026

  E06 on an A.O. Smith tankless heater means water temperature is too high. Run a hot tap for 5 minutes to clear the fault or check sensors.