E4 on an Ideal Heating HP290: DHW Cylinder Thermistor (T5) Error
Short answer
On an Ideal Heating heat pump, E4 means: DHW Cylinder Thermistor (T5) Error. 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: DHW Cylinder Thermistor (T5) Error.
Part involved: DHW thermistor T5.
Likely causes:
- DHW settings wrong if no DHW; T5 not connected; wiring to indoor PCB CN13 incorrect; thermistor outside 30-500 kOhm; indoor PCB.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
What you can check
- Note the code or fault message shown on the controller/Halo and when it appeared; check the heat pump's isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on.
What the engineer will check
- Check DHW settings (5.8.9.1); check T5 connection at CN13 and control box assemblies; measure resistance; replace T5 or indoor PCB. Note: check outdoor PCB DIP switch 2 switch 1 is ON (p.95).
Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer competent with R290 (A3, highly flammable); refrigerant-circuit work requires Cat I/II F-gas plus City & Guilds 6187-21 or equivalent (I&M p.93 warning).
Certification: F-gas Cat I/II + C&G 6187-21 (R290) for refrigerant work; electrical work by competent person.
What you might notice
Sources
- HP290 Monobloc Heat Pump System - Installation & Maintenance (UIN 240080 A09) ↗ · UIN 240080 A09 · page 99 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026