E110 🟡 Repair Required

Navien Error Code E110: Exhaust Blocked

⚠️ Your Navien boiler or water heater has locked out due to an exhaust blockage; do not keep resetting—this indicates a potential safety issue that needs professional inspection.

How to Fix Navien Code E110

  1. Step 1: Check the outside exhaust vent terminal—clear away any snow, ice, leaves, or debris. Do not remove the vent pipe.
  2. Step 2: Press the reset button on the unit once (if equipped). If the code returns immediately, do not keep resetting.
  3. Step 3: If the outside vent is clear and the code returns, call a qualified Navien technician—do not attempt to disassemble the exhaust system yourself.
Type: digital display Display: front panel

What Does Navien Error Code E110 Mean?

The E110 code on a Navien unit means the control board detected that exhaust gases are not flowing properly out of the flue pipe. This can be because the exhaust pipe is blocked by debris, snow, or ice, or because the combustion fan cannot push the gases out due to a restriction. The unit shuts down to prevent carbon monoxide from backing into the home. This code is common on condensing models where the plastic exhaust vent can become clogged with ice in winter or with debris over time. Do not attempt to operate the unit until the blockage is cleared, and always have the vent system inspected annually.

Common Causes of Navien Code E110

  • Exhaust vent terminal blocked by snow, ice, or debris (most common in winter)
  • Obstruction inside the exhaust pipe (bird nest, rodent, dirt)
  • Failed combustion fan motor or blocked fan inlet
  • Condensate trap or drain line plugged causing backpressure in the heat exchanger

Applicable Navien Models

Source Documentation

This error code is documented in 5 official Navien technical manuals.

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NFB-H Installation & Operation ManualPage 116
ReasonExhaust Blockage
ActionCheck exhaust venting.
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Navien NCB-H Installation & Operation ManualPage 129
ReasonExhaust Blockage
Action● Ensure that the exhaust pipe is free of obstructions. ● Clean the intake air filter.
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Navien NFB-H Installation & Operation ManualPage 116
ReasonExhaust Blockage
ActionCheck exhaust venting.
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Navien NFC-H Installation & Operation ManualPage 127
ReasonAbnormal air pressure
ActionManual RESET
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Navien NHB-H Installation & Operation ManualPage 119
ReasonExhaust Blockage
ActionCheck exhaust venting.
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Replacement Parts for Navien Tankless Water Heater Code E110

Combustion Fan Assembly OEM: 30023130A
Exhaust Vent Termination Kit
Condensate Trap Assembly OEM: 30026873A