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motor-p-comp-errorDanfoss · DHP-AQ
motor-p-comp-error on a Danfoss DHP-AQ: The compressor motor protection has deployed
Short answer
On a Danfoss heat pump, motor-p-comp-error means: The compressor motor protection has deployed. 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: The compressor motor protection has deployed.
Part involved: compressor motor protection, soft starter.
Likely causes:
- Phase drop or blown fuse; cable break; defective soft starter (3-phase or single-phase); defective/incorrectly set motor protection; defective compressor; single-phase soft-starter alarm.
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.
Manual reset: Set operating mode OFF then back to the desired mode.
What you can check
- Note the exact alarm text. Check the heat pump's breaker/isolator at the consumer unit is on and has not tripped. The manual allows acknowledging by setting operating mode OFF then back once; if the alarm returns, call an engineer.
What the engineer will check
- Check all phases and fuses; check soft starter releases phases when heat pump card signals (A1-A2 or ON-N); clamp compressor current vs setting; check windings; read soft-start LEDs.
Who to ask for: heat pump engineer.
Certification: Qualified electrician / heat pump engineer (electrical fault-finding).
What you might notice
Sources
- Service Instructions DHP-AQ (VMGFJ202) ↗ · VMGFJ202 · page p.10; p.18 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026