Noritz Error Code 63: Recirculation abnormality (no recirculation flow) (Tankless)
Noritz error code 63 on a tankless water heater means: Recirculation abnormality (no recirculation flow). It is also called Noritz diagnostic code 63.
Homeowner? What Noritz code 63 means for you
Check, then call Your tankless water heater is reporting: Recirculation abnormality (no recirculation flow). 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.
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What does Noritz error code 63 mean?
NRCR only. The unit is running the built-in recirculation pump but sees no recirculation flow.
Applies to: Noritz NRCR92 / NRCR111
Common causes of Noritz code 63
- Clogged return line filter or closed shut-off valves
- Air in the hot and return lines (dedicated return mode)
- 'Crossover' connector not plugged together, crossover valve filter clogged or valve installed backwards (crossover mode)
A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Noritz models that use code 63
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Noritz code 63: homeowner questions
What does Noritz code 63 mean?
Recirculation abnormality (no recirculation flow). NRCR only. The unit is running the built-in recirculation pump but sees no recirculation flow.
Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code 63?
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 Noritz code 63 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Noritz code 63 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Noritz code 63 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/CDV Level 2 Maintenance & Troubleshooting (Premix R2 V2), 63 error code, p.14; Noritz NRCR Pro training (NRCR92/NRCR111, Printable V3), NRCR Pro specific error codes, p.29. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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