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Laars NeoTherm Residential 224 — Invalid DHW (domestic Hot Water) Demand Source Setting
224
Invalid DHW (Domestic Hot Water) demand source setting. The DHW demand source setting is invalid, so recheck the selected parameters and reverify and reset the module, verifying the electrical grounding if the fault repeats. The table classifies it as L.
Applies to
This domestic hot water fault code is displayed by the NeoTherm residential control (hold/lockout codes) on NeoTherm Residential models (NTH 080–285), as documented in NeoTherm Residential Installation and Operation Instructions, Document 1252K (service manual 1291 adds codes 152/153) (1252K). Codes can differ between controller generations, so always check the manual that matches your unit.
- Laars Heating Systems NeoTherm Residential
- Laars NTH080
- Laars NTH105
- Laars NTH150
- Laars NTH210
- Laars NTH285
Controller: NeoTherm residential control (hold/lockout codes). Source manual: 1252K.
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.
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.
Boiler locked out? Call with the alert text ready.
The brand, model and this alert are passed along when you request service online, so the technician arrives prepared.
On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.
Sources and verification
- NeoTherm Residential Installation and Operation Instructions, Document 1252K (service manual 1291 adds codes 152/153) · 1252K · accessed September 7, 2026
Facts checked September 7, 2026. Last updated September 7, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.