Noritz Error Code 062: Recirculation abnormality (sub-code of 06) (Tankless)
Noritz error code 062 on a tankless water heater means: Recirculation abnormality (sub-code of 06). It is also called Noritz diagnostic code 062.
Homeowner? What Noritz code 062 means for you
Usually minor Your tankless water heater is reporting: Recirculation abnormality (sub-code of 06). 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 Noritz error code 062 mean?
NRCR only. Listed with 06 in the owner's guide as recirculation abnormality.
Applies to: Noritz NRCR92 / NRCR111
Common causes of Noritz code 062
- Clogged return line filter
- Clogged crossover valve filter
- Air in the return line
Noritz models that use code 062
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Noritz code 062: homeowner questions
What does Noritz code 062 mean?
Recirculation abnormality (sub-code of 06). NRCR only. Listed with 06 in the owner's guide as recirculation abnormality.
Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code 062?
Usually yes. Code 062 is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.
Can I reset Noritz code 062 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Noritz code 062 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Noritz code 062 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Noritz 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: Noritz EZ/NRCR Owner's Guide (Rev. 10-25), Checking for error conditions, p.31. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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