The three-way valve directs flow either to the heating circuit or the DHW tank.

Symptoms

Lukewarm DHW, unexplained space heating during tank charging, or failure to reach setpoint.

Possible causes

Stuck mechanism, actuator failure, incorrect wiring, or incomplete valve travel.

Troubleshooting

Verify the command, actuator position, and actual temperatures in both branches.

Important

The electrical command alone does not prove that the valve has mechanically switched position.