High
J31 on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump's internal control system has detected an electrical communication error or a fault with the motor drive board.

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

Inverter Error

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Hp290 installation & service manual, page 95.
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 heat pump's internal brain loses communication with the power unit that drives the compressor. It is usually caused by a physical failure of the inverter circuit board or loose electrical connections between the main control components. Effectively, the system can no longer send the correct signals to start the heating process, leading to a complete shutdown.

This fault can be more prevalent during summer heatwaves or extreme winter cold, as the inverter board is sensitive to temperature extremes while under heavy electrical load.

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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