Medium
E321 on Main Eco Compact Combi

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors the temperature of your hot water, meaning your taps may not get as hot as they should or stay consistent.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Hot water negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) error

From this model's manual
Verified against the Main/Main Eco Compact installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the sensor responsible for measuring the temperature of your hot water fails or sends an incorrect signal to the boiler's control board. The most common reason is that the sensor has physically degraded over time or developed an electrical internal short, preventing it from tracking heat accurately. In some cases, it can also be triggered by loose or corroded wiring connections between the sensor and the main computer.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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