Navien E434 Fault Code
The Navien E434 fault code means: your boiler is struggling to accurately measure or regulate the flow of water inside the system, which is causing it to stop heating as a safety precaution.. It appears on 3 Navien models in our database.
Technical description: Abnormal operation: Flow control value
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Navien models that show the E434 fault code
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Navien E434 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Navien service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026