Rinnai 72: what it means and when to call a pro · United Kingdom
Severity: Stop and call a proRinnai water heater error 72. The flame went out during operation, or the flame sensor signal is faulty.
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Meaning
The flame went out during operation, or the flame sensor signal is faulty.
Severity
Stop and call a pro
Stop. Switch it off and call a pro
Steps are not shown for this code because no qualified person has reviewed them yet. What is safe: switch it off, follow the Do not list and call a pro.
Do not
- Do not open the casing or touch parts inside. Rinnai warns that parts inside the water heater carry live electricity.
Source
The repair: Water heater repair
Prices for repairs in United Kingdom are in GBP.
Other Rinnai codes
- Rinnai 10 The flue gas temperature is too high, or the flue or air supply is faulty or blocked.
- Rinnai 11 The water heater failed to ignite (no flame was detected) and has locked out.
- Rinnai 12 The flame went out during operation, or the flame sensor signal is faulty.
- Rinnai 16 The water heater overheated and the safety thermostat cut it out.
- Rinnai 32 The hot water temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected.
Brands in our catalog for water heater: Navien, Rinnai. The same code on another brand is not in the catalog yet, and we do not guess what it means.