High
LCD on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump has stopped working because of a communication or electrical issue within the internal power control system.

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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

Inverter Error

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Hp290 installation & service manual, page 94.
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 main control board loses the ability to communicate with the inverter that powers the pump's compressor. It is usually caused by a physical failure of the internal electronic circuitry or a loose wiring connection that prevents power from reaching the motor. Essentially, the 'brain' of the unit can no longer tell the motor how fast to run, so the system shuts down to prevent electrical damage.

This error is often more frequent during the first cold snap of autumn or during summer heatwaves, as extreme temperatures put the highest electrical stress on the inverter 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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