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Rinnai LC Code (Scale Buildup)

September 6, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of mineral scale flakes collected in a tray next to a small descaling pump and hose.

Rinnai’s LC code is a maintenance reminder, not a failure: it means scale has built up enough to need a flush. Here’s how to clear it.

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Rinnai Code 61 (Combustion Fan Failure)

September 6, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of a technician using a multimeter to test a circuit board inside a tankless water heater.

Rinnai code 61 means the combustion fan isn’t running correctly. This is almost always a professional repair — here’s why.

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Rinnai Code 14 (Thermal Fuse Tripped)

September 5, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of a technician using a flashlight to inspect the open burner compartment of a tankless water heater.

Rinnai code 14 means the thermal fuse tripped from overheating. This is a safety lockout — don’t just reset it without finding the cause.

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Rinnai Code 79 (Water Leak Detected)

September 5, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of a small water-leak sensor placed on the floor near a tankless water heater, next to a drain hose.

Rinnai code 79 means the unit’s leak sensor tripped. It’s often a false alarm from a misadjusted sensor screw — here’s the documented fix.

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Rinnai Code 10 (Air Supply / Exhaust Blockage)

September 5, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of an exterior vent termination cap partially covered with fallen leaves and debris.

Rinnai code 10 points to a blocked air intake or exhaust vent. Here’s how to check both safely and when to stop and call a pro.

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Rinnai Code 12 (Flame Failure)

September 4, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of checking gas supply pressure with a manometer at an inlet test port.

Rinnai code 12 means the burner lit, then lost the flame signal. Check gas pressure under load, the flame rod, and venting.

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Rinnai Code 11 (No Ignition)

September 4, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of a clean flame sensor rod next to a carbon-fouled one — fouling like this is a common cause of no-ignition faults.

Rinnai code 11 means the burner never lit. Check gas, venting, and the flame rod in this order. 7 steps, plus when to call a pro.

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Rinnai Error Codes: Complete List

September 4, 2026 by HotWater Decoded
Illustration of a tankless water heater's remote control panel, with a technician checking it near the isolation valves and gas shutoff.

Every Rinnai tankless error code explained: what it means, the most likely cause first, and whether it’s safe to fix yourself.

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