High Lockout
E5 on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump has stopped working because one of its outdoor temperature sensors is sending an incorrect or missing signal to the main control 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.

Technical description

Outdoor Unit, Air to Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Outlet Thermistor (T3) Error

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the heat pump’s control board loses communication with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the coils outside. This usually happens because the sensor itself has failed internally or the electrical wiring has become corroded or loose over time. Without this specific data, the system cannot safely manage the heating process and shuts down to prevent damage.

This issue is more frequent during winter, as extreme cold and moisture can accelerate the degradation of exposed electrical sensors and wiring.

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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