High
J5E on Ideal HP290

Your heat pump’s main engine has encountered a problem and has stopped running to protect the system.

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

Compressor 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 compressor, which is responsible for moving heat into your home, fails to start or shuts down unexpectedly. It is typically caused by a communication failure between the internal electronics or an electrical fault within the compressor unit itself. When this happens, the system stops running to prevent further electrical damage to the expensive internal components.

This fault is more frequent during extreme cold snaps when the compressor has to work at its maximum capacity for extended periods.

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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