71 on a Haier heat pump: DC FAN failure
Short answer
On a Haier heat pump, 71 means: DC FAN failure. The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 2 sources
What it means
The manual says: DC FAN failure.
Part involved: DC fan motor and drive.
Is it safe?
On the Super Aqua Monobloc (R32, AU..FYCRA(HW))
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Safety lockout |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: yes (until locked).
Manual reset: Locks out after repeated occurrences (see manual remark); engineer reset after the cause is fixed.
On the Super Aqua Split (R32, AW..SSCHA/SNCHA + HU..WAMNA)
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: unknown.
What you can check
- Note the code shown on the controller and the unit model numbers (on the rating plate label) before contacting your installer.
- Check the heat pump's breaker/isolator at the consumer unit is on; do not open any casing.
- Check the outdoor unit is not blocked by leaves, debris, snow or ice and that nothing is stored against the grilles.
- If the breaker or RCD trips repeatedly, leave the heat pump switched off and call an engineer; do not keep resetting it.
What the engineer will check
- Follow the manufacturer's troubleshooting flowchart for this code.
- Check fan for obstruction and free rotation (isolated).
- Check fan motor connector/wiring and drive board.
Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer.
Certification: Heat pump installer competence; F-gas / flammable-refrigerant (R290/R32) handling competence for any refrigerant-circuit work.
What you might notice
Sources
- ATW Service Manual (Super Aqua monobloc) SYJS-03-2019 REV.A ↗ · SYJS-03-2019 REV.A · page p.73 (printed; PDF p.75) · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- Haier HU062WAMNA Service Manual (Super Aqua split R32) ↗ · page p.122 (printed = ManualsLib viewer page) · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026