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E6 on a Kensa heat pump: T6 temperature probe error (ground return, twin)
Short answer
On a Kensa heat pump, E6 means: T6 temperature probe error (ground return, twin). The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 2 sources
What it means
The manual says: T6 temperature probe error (ground return, twin).
Part involved: T6 probe.
When it shows: Error level per manual: Fault.
Likely causes:
- T6 probe faulty or disconnected.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
Resetting itself: unknown.
Manual reset: unknown.
What you can check
- Note the code shown on the controller/LED; check the heat pump isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on; check thermostat/timer settings.
What the engineer will check
- Follow Kensa fault table actions: T6 probe faulty or disconnected.
Who to ask for: Heat pump controls engineer / Kensa technical support.
Certification: MCS-certified GSHP installer recommended; Kensa-trained.
What you might notice
Sources
- Q80 Series Heat Pump Operational Manual ↗ · Version 2 · page 25 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- Shoebox Heat Pump Operational Manual (User Manual) ↗ · Version 8 · page 28 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026