High
9.1.31 on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump has stopped because the refrigerant gas is getting too hot, likely due to a blockage or restricted water flow through the system.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Condensing Temperature High Error

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Hp290 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the refrigerant gas inside the unit reaches a dangerously high temperature, causing the system to shut down for safety. The most common reason is that heat isn't being moved away from the unit fast enough, often due to a blockage in the pipes, a failing pump, or a build-up of sludge in the system filter.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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