724 on an alpha innotec heat pump: Tempdiff defrosting. Please call installer: Temperature spread in heating circuit > 15 K during defrosting (danger of frost)
Short answer
On an alpha innotec heat pump, 724 means: Tempdiff defrosting. Please call installer: Temperature spread in heating circuit > 15 K during defrosting (danger of frost). The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Tempdiff defrosting. Please call installer: Temperature spread in heating circuit > 15 K during defrosting (danger of frost).
When it shows: Temperature spread in heating circuit > 15 K during defrosting (danger of frost).
Likely causes:
- Sensor function/location.
- Heating circulation pump capacity.
- Overflow valves.
- Heating circuits closed.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: no.
Manual reset: manual acknowledgement required (rotary pushbutton 7 s) - display usually says "Please call installer".
What you can check
- Note the error number and text shown on the Luxtronik display.
- Acknowledge the message by pressing the rotary pushbutton for about 7 seconds (as the Luxtronik manual permits); if the same error reappears, contact your installer or ait customer service with the error number.
- Check the heat pump breakers/isolator at the consumer unit are on (do not open any casing).
- Air source units: check the outdoor unit/air inlet and outlet are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or debris.
What the engineer will check
- Check flow and return sensor function and location.
- Check HCP capacity.
- Check overflows and heating circuits.
Who to ask for: heat pump / heating engineer.
What you might notice
Sources
- Operating manual Luxtronik heating and heat pump control Part 2 (UK) 83055400lUK - 2.1 ↗ · 83055400lUK 2.1 · page 53 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026