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De Longhi Heat Recovery Unit Sensor Replacement

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

40 minutes

Sections

1

Flags

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Introduction

Here is how to replace the temperature sensor on your heat recovery unit.

Temperature sensor with probe for De Longhi heat recovery unit

  1. Heat-recovery unit bricked with PF error (fault temperature sensor)

    • Heat-recovery unit bricked with PF error (fault temperature sensor)

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  2. Remove the four Phillips screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the four Phillips screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the remaining 2 screws with a Torx screwdriver.

    • Remove the cover

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  3. Open the clamps by unhooking them with pliers or flathead screwdriver.

    • Open the clamps by unhooking them with pliers or flathead screwdriver.

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  5. Unscrew the Phillips screw to remove the temperature sensor.

    • Unscrew the Phillips screw to remove the temperature sensor.

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  6. Unclip the temperature sensor connector from the motherboard.

    • Unclip the temperature sensor connector from the motherboard.

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  7. The temperature sensor had broken because it was corroded by moisture and therefore rusted.

    • The temperature sensor had broken because it was corroded by moisture and therefore rusted.

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  8. With a soldering iron solder I proceeded to weld the broken part and connect the 2 tracks by applying electric wire and tin. If the component can not be repaired, you can find the complete electronic board replacement here

    • With a soldering iron solder I proceeded to weld the broken part and connect the 2 tracks by applying electric wire and tin.

    • If the component can not be repaired, you can find the complete electronic board replacement here

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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