High
FC1 on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump's outdoor sensor that monitors temperature change is not reporting correctly, which prevents the system from managing heat exchange properly.

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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

Outdoor Unit, Air to Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Outlet Thermistor Error

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Hp290 installation & service manual, page 93.
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 sensor monitoring the temperature of the refrigerant as it leaves the heat exchanger stops sending a clear signal. The most common reason is that the thermistor itself has failed or the electrical wiring connecting it to the control board has become loose or damaged. Without this information, the system cannot safely manage the heat exchange process and shuts down to prevent damage.

This fault can be more frequent during periods of heavy vibration or extreme temperature swings, which can stress electrical connections and sensitive sensor components.

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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