LCA on an Ideal Heating HP290: Inverter High Current
Short answer
On an Ideal Heating heat pump, LCA means: Inverter High Current. 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: Inverter High Current.
Part involved: inverter drive / compressor / fan.
Likely causes:
- Fan wiring to inverter damaged/incorrect; fan winding resistance fault (<10 ohm); compressor winding fault; supply voltage outside 170-270 V AC; inverter PCB.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
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. If the fault clears after the installer-approved restart via the controller and does not return, note it for the next service; if it returns, call an engineer.
What the engineer will check
- WARNING: isolate and wait 10 min. Check fan-inverter wiring; measure fan terminal resistances (>10 ohm); measure compressor U-V, U-W, V-W (>10 ohm); check supply voltage; replace fan, compressor or inverter.
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.
Sources
- HP290 Monobloc Heat Pump System - Installation & Maintenance (UIN 240080 A09) ↗ · UIN 240080 A09 · page 103 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026