NIBE alarm code 166
Alarm code 166 on a NIBE heat pump (including F-series) means: Problem with electric anode: Fault detected in the electric anode. Reset the appliance once. If the code comes back, a part is usually faulty, often the protective anode of the water heater. You can check the water pressure and settings yourself; leave work on gas-carrying parts to a certified gas engineer.
After a safety alert (gas, flue gas, combustion), reset no more than once and call in a certified gas engineer. If you smell gas, call your national gas emergency number or 112 immediately.
Cause
Fault code 166 on a NIBE heat pump indicates: Problem with electric anode: Fault detected in the electric anode.
Applies to
NIBE F-series, -.
Matching parts
NIBE parts are available from Instalpunt; shipping to EU countries from €12.95 (€16.95 for more distant countries), usually 3–5 working days.
Based on the cause, these original NIBE parts fit (always check the type number of your appliance):
Further reading on this cause
- Read also: replace the anode before the tank fails
- All anodes of all brands, with part number and price
Fix it yourself or call an engineer?
Always consult the manual for your appliance and work safely. If in doubt or if the fault comes back, call in a qualified professional. A question about a part? Write to us at info@instalpunt.nl.
Frequently asked questions
What does NIBE heat pump alarm code 166 mean?
Problem with electric anode: Fault detected in the electric anode.
How do I fix alarm code 166 on a NIBE heat pump?
First check the cause described above. Then restart the appliance using the reset button. If the message comes back, a part usually needs replacing or the fault needs to be repaired by a qualified professional.
Which parts do I need for NIBE alarm code 166?
That depends on the exact cause. In the NIBE parts overview at Instalpunt you will find the current price and stock for each part.
Can I fix fault code 166 myself?
You can reset the appliance and check things like the water pressure or settings yourself. Work on gas-carrying parts must be left to a certified gas engineer.
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