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34Stiebel Eltron · LWZ 304 SOL / LWZ 404 SOL (integral ventilation units)

34 on a Stiebel Eltron LWZ 304 SOL / LWZ 404 SOL: Flow sensor: Flow (rate) sensor fault

Short answer

On a Stiebel Eltron heat pump, 34 means: Flow sensor: Flow (rate) sensor fault. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Flow sensor: Flow (rate) sensor fault.

Part involved: temperature/pressure sensor.

When it shows: Flow (rate) sensor fault.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Not stated
Engineer needed?Yes

The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.

Resetting itself: unknown.

Manual reset: unknown.

What you can check

  • Note the fault number shown on the programming unit display.
  • Check the appliance breakers/MCBs at the consumer unit are on.

What the engineer will check

  • Follow remedy in LWZ 304/404 SOL installation manual section 9.4; causes largely parallel LWZ 5-8 list.

Who to ask for: Heat pump service engineer (electrical/controls).

Certification: Qualified electrician competence for live-work on appliance electrics.

What you might notice

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 23 September 2026