HTP EFT Combi Er:68 — Mixing Valve Operation Error (mixing Valve Stuck in Initial Position)
Er:68
Mixing valve operation error (mixing valve stuck in initial position). This Error Code will go away when the condition is remedied. If Error happens again: 1. Turn power OFF and ON at the main power switch internal to the appliance. 2. Check wiring connections to mixing valve. Ensure all are secure. 3. Replace mixing valve. 4. If the problem persists, replace the main control. The table classifies it as Error (clears when the condition is remedied).
Applies to
This domestic hot water fault code is displayed by the NGTX-900C / P-920C_CB-HTP control (Er:## codes) on EFT Combi models (EFTC-140W/199W wall, EFTC-140F/199F floor), as documented in EFT Combi Floor Installation Manual, LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 (10.8.19), Table 26 (LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013). Codes can differ between controller generations, so always check the manual that matches your unit.
Controller: NGTX-900C / P-920C_CB-HTP control (Er:## codes). Source manual: LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 (2019-10-08).
Why a code is not a diagnosis
A DHW code involves the hot-water side: sensors, flow, the mixing/bypass valve or the DHW heat exchanger. It does not say whether the fix is a sensor, a valve or a flush.
Safe things to observe
- Note the code and whether the problem follows a hot-water draw or appears at all times.
Do not
- Do not open the appliance to test DHW components yourself.
How professional service helps
- A technician tests the DHW sensors, flow switch and valve circuits, and cleans the DHW path where the manual directs.
- Combustion and safety devices are verified with an analyser and the manufacturer's procedure after any repair.
Where ROMA provides on-site service
On-site service is currently offered in Greater Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Lions Bay, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Mission. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.
Parts and service
Parts commonly involved
These parts appear in the documented text for this alert. A code reports a condition, not a failed part — a technician confirms the cause by testing before anything is replaced.
Mixing valve (system temperature)
A mixing valve blends hot boiler water with cooler water so one boiler can serve parts of a system at different temperatures — warm floors,…
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Documented for HTP EFT Combi (discontinued).
Frequently asked questions
Can I clear this code myself?
Clearing a code without fixing its cause usually just brings it back. Note the code, check the safe items on this page, then call a licensed technician. If your appliance manual describes a user reset for this exact code and it stays away, no call may be needed.
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Sources and verification
- EFT Combi Floor Installation Manual, LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 (10.8.19), Table 26 · LP-496 Rev. 000 Rel. 013 · accessed September 9, 2026
Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.