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7HDaikin · Altherma LT (low temperature split)

7H on a Daikin Altherma LT: Flow abnormality

Short answer

On a Daikin heat pump, 7H means: Flow abnormality. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Flow abnormality.

Part involved: water flow / circulation pump / flow sensor.

When it shows: The error is generated in case the water flow is too low or no water flow at all (minimum required water flow is 16 l/min).

Likely causes:

  • Closed shut off valve; Air in the system; Clogged water filter; Insufficient water pressure; Too high external static pressure (pump speed setting); Malfunction of pump; Pump fuse open [FU2]; Malfunction of pump relay [K4M]; During defrost; Malfunction of the backup heater [Q1L, F1T]; Backup heater fuse [F1B]; In case of EKHWS(U) / EKHWE; Malfunction of the 3-way valve; In case of the EKHWSU; Malfunction of the tank thermostat [Q1T, Q3L]; Malfunction of 2-way valve ESIE10-02 Error Codes: Hydro-box Part 3 –.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Not stated
Engineer needed?Yes

The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.

Resetting itself: unknown.

Manual reset: Reset via the remote controller (Inspection/Test button) after the cause is fixed; some codes need a manual reset of the remote-controller memory (service manual section 1.4).

What you can check

  • Read the full error code shown on the user interface and note it, with the date/time, for your installer.
  • Check the heating-system water pressure reading on the gauge/display: Daikin operation manuals ask users to check it is above 1 bar. If it is below that, report it to your installer (do not open the unit).

What the engineer will check

  • Follow the service-manual troubleshooting flow chart for this code: check closed shut off valve; check air in the system; check clogged water filter; check insufficient water pressure; check too high external static pressure (pump speed setting); check malfunction of pump.

Who to ask for: Heat pump installer / heating engineer.

Certification: None specific for water-side checks; MCS-certified installer recommended.

What you might notice

What owners and engineers report

1 owner and engineer report mentions this.

  • No heating on the Altherma LT (low temperature split): 1 report

Sources

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

Reviewed: 23 September 2026