S.289 on a Glow-worm GeniaAir: Compressor current limit active The set current limit is active. In the heat pump, based on the customer's home installation, a current limit can be activated and set. The heat pump then limits its intake current to the set value
Short answer
On a Glow-worm heat pump, S.289 means: Compressor current limit active The set current limit is active. In the heat pump, based on the customer's home installation, a current limit can be activated and set. The heat pump then limits its intake current to the set value. The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Compressor current limit active The set current limit is active. In the heat pump, based on the customer's home installation, a current limit can be activated and set. The heat pump then limits its intake current to the set value.
Part involved: Heat pump control (status/Live Monitor).
When it shows: Compressor current limit active The set current limit is active. In the heat pump, based on the customer's home installation, a current limit can be activated and set. The heat pump then limits its intake current to the set value.
Likely causes:
- Operating status reported by the heat pump control (not a fault in itself).
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Partly |
|---|---|
| Severity | Information only |
| Engineer needed? | No |
The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
Resetting itself: yes - status changes automatically with operating state.
Manual reset: not applicable.
What you can check
- Operating status only - no action needed. If heating or hot water is not being delivered for a long period, note the status code and tell your installer.
What the engineer will check
- None required unless heating/hot water is not delivered; then review status history, settings and application limits.
Who to ask for: Vaillant-trained heat pump installer/engineer (MCS-certified installer).
Certification: MCS installer certification; Vaillant product training recommended.
What you might notice
Sources
- GeniaAir Appliance Interface installation and maintenance instructions ↗ · 8000043014_01 · page HPIM 7 8000043014_01 p.28 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026