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E001CTC · control system alarm/information platform (error-code grouping)

E001 on a CTC control system alarm/information platform: Risk of freezing: water leaving the heat pump (HP out) too low for defrosting; system water volume or flow may be too low (EcoAir; older numbering used in EcoLogic/EcoPart i600M/i555 manuals)

Short answer

On a CTC heat pump, E001 means: Risk of freezing: water leaving the heat pump (HP out) too low for defrosting; system water volume or flow may be too low (EcoAir; older numbering used in EcoLogic/EcoPart i600M/i555 manuals). The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Risk of freezing: water leaving the heat pump (HP out) too low for defrosting; system water volume or flow may be too low (EcoAir; older numbering used in EcoLogic/EcoPart i600M/i555 manuals).

Part involved: heat pump water circuit.

Likely causes:

  • Heating circuit temperature and/or flow rate too low.
  • Faulty HP in/HP out sensors (E135/E216).

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Partly
SeverityFault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed
Engineer needed?Yes

The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.

Manual reset: Critical alarms [E135]/[E211]/[E216]/[E217] can be acknowledged three times with code 4005 (Installer/Service/Coded settings); after the fourth the heat pump is blocked; counters reset after one year without alarms.

What you can check

  • Note the alarm code/text, the product model and serial number and contact your installer.
  • Check radiator/UFH valves in the house are not all closed.
  • Check system pressure gauge reading is in the normal range.

What the engineer will check

  • Check circulation pump speed, dirt filter, pipe sizes and flow sensor.
  • Ensure heating return at least 25 C during defrost; consider volume tank.
  • Check HP in/out sensors with an external thermometer and replace if required.

Who to ask for: heat pump / hydraulic.

What you might notice

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 23 September 2026