Rinnai Error Code 888: Initial settings saved (Tankless)
Rinnai error code 888 on a tankless water heater means: Initial settings saved. It is also called Rinnai diagnostic code 888.
Homeowner? What Rinnai code 888 means for you
Usually minor Your tankless water heater is reporting: Initial settings saved. This code is usually informational or minor. The safe checks below often clear it; call us if it keeps showing up.
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 Rinnai error code 888 mean?
The controller briefly shows 888 with a beep when first-time setup is finished. The display then goes blank and the heater is off until you press On/Off. Normal, nothing is wrong.
Applies to: Rinnai SENSEI RX/CX tankless (RX, RXP, CX, CXP)
Rinnai models that use code 888
CX160iCX199iCXP160iCXP199iRX130iRX160iRX180iRX199iRXP160iRXP199i
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Rinnai code 888: homeowner questions
What does Rinnai code 888 mean?
Initial settings saved. The controller briefly shows 888 with a beep when first-time setup is finished. The display then goes blank and the heater is off until you press On/Off. Normal, nothing is wrong.
Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code 888?
Usually yes. Code 888 is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.
Can I reset Rinnai code 888 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Rinnai code 888 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Rinnai code 888 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Rinnai tankless water heaters in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Source: Rinnai SENSEI RX Residential Installation and Operation Manual (100000839), 4.12 Initial Settings p.46-47. 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.