High
9.1.12 on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump has stopped working because a sensor that measures the water temperature returning from your home has developed a fault.

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

Outdoor Unit, Return Thermistor (Tw_In)

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 heat pump's control system loses the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning from your radiators. This is usually caused by the internal electrical components of the sensor failing or the wiring becoming damaged, which prevents the unit from knowing how much heat is needed. Because the system can no longer safely monitor the heating cycle, it shuts down to prevent damage to the compressor.

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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