Rheem GHE80ES/THE80ES GHE100ES/THE100ES Error 6

Gas water heater · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error code6

The system detected no pressure during three consecutive burn attempts, indicating a possible blockage in the venting system. The manual's first action is: “A06 Blocked Venting Check venting for Obstructions Press Help”

Model
Rheem GHE80ES/THE80ES GHE100ES/THE100ES
Display shows
6
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 32

What 6 means

No pressure in burn state for 3 times. Caused by either intake or exhaust pressure switch trip 3+3+3 times in the same call for heat. There is 15 seconds between each 3 retries. For intake/exhaust pressures switch errors in other states please refer to A23, A24 p. 32

Common causes

  • No pressure in burn state for 3 times. Caused by either intake or exhaust pressure switch trip 3+3+3 times in the same call for heat. There is 15 seconds between each 3 retries. For intake/exhaust pressures switch errors in other states please refer to A23, A24 p. 32

What to do

  1. A06 Blocked Venting Check venting for Obstructions Press Help p. 32

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 4.

If 6 is still not resolved

  • A06 Blocked Venting Check venting for Obstructions Press Help p. 32
    “A06 Blocked Venting Check venting for Obstructions Press Help”

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