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A008

A008 - Dry fire condition detected

Rheem · Air Conditioning

What does A008 mean?

There is not enough water in the storage tank, which has disabled the heating function for safety. This is often an installation issue related to air in the tank.

Common Causes

  • Insufficient water in the storage tank
  • Air trapped in the storage tank

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Fill the storage tank completely with water.

  2. 2

    Open a hot water faucet to purge any air from the storage tank.

  3. 3

    If the code persists after purging air, repeat the purging process.

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Source: Rheem Air Conditioning
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