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internal-heat-protection on a Lämpöässä Vsi / Vmi GSHP with 430 l tank: Compressor internal thermal protection operated
Short answer
On a Lämpöässä heat pump, internal-heat-protection means: Compressor internal thermal protection operated. 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: Compressor internal thermal protection operated.
Likely causes:
- Compressor internal thermal protection operated.
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 and any text shown on the display/controller.
- Check the heat pump isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on.
What the engineer will check
- Wait 45 min (per alarm text); investigate cause if repeated.
Who to ask for: heat pump engineer.
Sources
- LÄMPÖÄSSÄ Vmi 6-17 Ground Source Heat Pump - Instructions for use, installation and maintenance (7/2017) ↗ · 7/2017 · page 22 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026