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Bosch Error Code E1: Hot water above 194 F (90 C) (Tankless)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Bosch error code E1 on a tankless water heater means: Hot water above 194 F (90 C). It is also called Bosch diagnostic code E1.

High severityTankless Water HeaterBosch Greentherm T9800 SE · Bosch Greentherm T9900 SE

Homeowner? What Bosch code E1 means for you

Call a technician Your tankless water heater is reporting: Hot water above 194 F (90 C). The tankless water heater has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

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.

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What does Bosch error code E1 mean?

The burner was cut off to prevent scalding and restarts after cooling.

Applies to: Bosch Greentherm T9800 SE 160/199 and T9900 SE 160/199 / i 199 tankless water heaters

Common causes of Bosch code E1

  • Air in the hydraulic circuit
  • Setpoint producing unstable temperatures
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.

Bosch models that use code E1

Greentherm T9800 SE 160Greentherm T9800 SE 199Greentherm T9800 SEC 199Greentherm T9900 i 199Greentherm T9900 SE 160Greentherm T9900 SE 199

Other Bosch Tankless codes

CodeMeaning
C8Main water valve fault
C9Barometric pressure sensor damaged
CAWater flow above 9.2 gpm
CEFlue blockage during operation (siphon pressure)
CFFlue blockage during operation (insufficient air)
E0Control unit internal error
E3Flue gas temperature too high, burner cut off
E4Cabinet air too hot, burner cut off
E5Condensing unit flue too hot, burner cut off
E7Control unit internal error
E8Ionization test error
E9Thermal fuse open

All Bosch Tankless Water Heater error codes →

Bosch code E1: homeowner questions

What does Bosch code E1 mean?

Hot water above 194 F (90 C). The burner was cut off to prevent scalding and restarts after cooling.

Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code E1?

It depends on the cause. The tankless water heater has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Can I reset Bosch code E1 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Bosch code E1 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Bosch code E1 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Bosch 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: Bosch Greentherm T9800 SE 160/199 installation 6720816815 (06.2023), Table 24 Error code diagnostics, p.65-69; Bosch Greentherm T9900 SE 160/199 | i 199 installation 6 720 813 635 (2024-06), section 9.1 Error code diagnostics, p.68-73. 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.

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