Icon
Reliable Heating and Cooling Solutions – Quality Service, Fair Prices, Guaranteed Satisfaction!

Navien Error Code E441: Hot water inlet 2 thermistor open or shorted (Tankless)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Navien error code E441 on a tankless water heater means: Hot water inlet 2 thermistor open or shorted. It is also called Navien diagnostic code E441.

Medium severityTankless Water HeaterNavien NPE-2

Homeowner? What Navien code E441 means for you

Check, then call Your tankless water heater is reporting: Hot water inlet 2 thermistor open or shorted. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check that gas reaches the house: other gas appliances work, or the propane tank is not empty.
  • Make sure the heater is plugged in and its breaker is on. In winter, keep the power on: it protects the unit from freezing.
  • Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
  • Check that the hot and cold water valves under the heater are fully open.
  • If you have a remote controller, turn it off and on once. If the code comes back, call a technician.

Call (647) 657-2977Book a service call

Licensed technicians serving Vaughan, Toronto and the GTA.

What does Navien error code E441 mean?

The control reads an open or short circuit on this temperature sensor.

Applies to: Navien NPE-A2 (built-in recirculation) and NPE-S2 condensing tankless water heaters: NPE-150S2, NPE-180A2/S2, NPE-210A2/S2, NPE-240A2/S2

Common causes of Navien code E441

  • Sensor unplugged or damaged
  • Wiring fault
  • Failed thermistor
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

Navien models that use code E441

NPE-150S2NPE-180A2NPE-180S2NPE-210A2NPE-210S2NPE-240A2NPE-240S2

Other Navien Tankless codes

CodeMeaning
E407Hot water outlet thermistor open or shorted
E421Cold water inlet 1 thermistor open or shorted
E432Cold water inlet 2 thermistor open or shorted
E434Water adjustment valve abnormal
E438Circulation pump abnormal (with air handler)
E439Flow sensor abnormal
E445Bypass mixing valve abnormal
E515PCB abnormal
E517DIP switch setting abnormal
E593Front panel key abnormal
E594EEPROM abnormal
E615Input and memory abnormal

All Navien Tankless Water Heater error codes →

Navien code E441: homeowner questions

What does Navien code E441 mean?

Hot water inlet 2 thermistor open or shorted. The control reads an open or short circuit on this temperature sensor.

Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code E441?

It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Can I reset Navien code E441 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Navien code E441 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Navien code E441 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Navien tankless water heaters in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

Homeowner help: Tankless Water Heater No Hot Water: What to Check

Troubleshooting guides

Source: Navien NPE-A2/S2 User's Information Manual (20049624A), 5.2 Understanding Error Codes, p.17. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

Emergency HVAC Service

647-657-2977