Rinnai Error Code 170: Venturi blockage / position mismatch (Combi Boiler)
Rinnai error code 170 on a combi boiler means: Venturi blockage / position mismatch. It is also called Rinnai diagnostic code 170.
Homeowner? What Rinnai code 170 means for you
Call a technician Your combi boiler is reporting: Venturi blockage / position mismatch. The combi boiler 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 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 Rinnai error code 170 mean?
The venturi position detected doesn't match the value calculated and stored in the PC Board memory.
Applies to: I-Series Plus boilers — 150K BTU and smaller and 175K BTU and higher (Combi and Solo)
Common causes of Rinnai code 170
- Obstructed intake, exhaust chamber or vent termination
- Debris build-up in the venturi
- Clogged condensate trap
A technician checks these and 2 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Rinnai models that use code 170
IP060160CIP090099CIP090160CIP090199CIP120199CIP150199CIP175199CIP199199C
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Rinnai code 170: homeowner questions
What does Rinnai code 170 mean?
Venturi blockage / position mismatch. The venturi position detected doesn't match the value calculated and stored in the PC Board memory.
Is it safe to keep using my combi boiler with code 170?
It depends on the cause. The combi boiler 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 Rinnai code 170 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Rinnai code 170 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Rinnai code 170 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Rinnai combi boilers in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Source: Rinnai Troubleshooting I-Series Plus Boiler Diagnostic Codes (800000375), p.12–13. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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