Navien Error Code Flame Value: Status Information item 17 – Flame Value (Combi Boiler)
Navien error code Flame Value on a combi boiler means: Status Information item 17 - Flame Value. It is also called Navien diagnostic code Flame Value.
Homeowner? What Navien code Flame Value means for you
Usually minor Your combi boiler is reporting: Status Information item 17 - Flame Value. 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 the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
- Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.
- Look at the pressure gauge on the boiler. If it reads much lower than usual or near zero, or water is leaking, call a technician.
- Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
- Check that the boiler gas valve is open (handle in line with the pipe).
- Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.
- If only hot water is missing, check that the hot water tap is open far enough to start the heater.
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What does Navien error code Flame Value mean?
Flame detector reading (8-bit AD value). A value of 70 or lower means flame on; 175 or higher means flame off. Read-only item 17 in the Status Information menu.
Applies to: NCB-190/060H to NCB-250/150H
Navien models that use code Flame Value
NCB-190/060HNCB-190/080HNCB-240/110HNCB-240/130HNCB-250/150H
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Navien code Flame Value: homeowner questions
What does Navien code Flame Value mean?
Status Information item 17 - Flame Value. Flame detector reading (8-bit AD value). A value of 70 or lower means flame on; 175 or higher means flame off. Read-only item 17 in the Status Information menu.
Is it safe to keep using my combi boiler with code Flame Value?
Usually yes. Code Flame Value is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.
Can I reset Navien code Flame Value myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Navien code Flame Value comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Navien code Flame Value near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Navien combi boilers in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Troubleshooting guides
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- Hot water is cold or turns cold - Navien NCB-H Navien · Combi Boiler
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- No water from hot water tap - Navien NCB-H Navien · Combi Boiler
- Open the service / installer menu (Back + Menu) Navien · Combi Boiler
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- Read live data (Status Information menu) Navien · Combi Boiler
- Read the error history Navien · Combi Boiler
- Reset one parameter to its default Navien · Combi Boiler
- Run test mode (fan, pumps, valves, venturi) Navien · Combi Boiler
- Set the altitude with DIP switch 2 Navien · Combi Boiler
Source: Navien NCB-H User's Information Manual (V1.0 Apr 2024), 3.3 Accessing Basic Menu Items, p.12-13. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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