55 on a NIBE heat pump: Hot gas alarm: Compressor stopped because the hot gas temperature exceeded its limits [other NIBE documents: Three hot gas stops within 240 minutes]
Short answer
On a NIBE heat pump, 55 means: Hot gas alarm: Compressor stopped because the hot gas temperature exceeded its limits [other NIBE documents: Three hot gas stops within 240 minutes]. The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Hot gas alarm: Compressor stopped because the hot gas temperature exceeded its limits [other NIBE documents: Three hot gas stops within 240 minutes].
Part involved: compressor discharge (hot gas).
When it shows: Compressor stopped because the hot gas temperature exceeded its limits; Three hot gas stops within 240 minutes.
Likely causes:
- Call a qualified refrigeration technician.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Partly |
|---|---|
| Severity | Safety lockout |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
Resetting itself: no/unknown - Compressor blocked. Manual reset; Compressor blocked.
Manual reset: Reset from the controller alarm menu ('reset alarm' / 'Reset alarm and try again'); alarm recurs if the cause remains - NIBE: Compressor blocked. Manual reset; Compressor blocked.
What you can check
- Read the alarm text and the 'info/action' help on the controller display (VVM/SMO or S-series smartguide). NIBE's manuals let the homeowner select 'reset alarm' ('Reset alarm and try again' on S-series); if the lamp returns to normal the alarm has cleared. If it comes back, do not keep resetting: select 'aid mode' ('Auxiliary operation' on S-series) if offered, so any electric additional heat keeps heat/hot water going, and contact your installer. Air source systems: check the outdoor unit is clear of leaves/snow/ice. Read the heating system pressure gauge and note the reading for your installer.
What the engineer will check
- Check discharge sensor BT14 mounting, refrigerant charge and circuit (F-gas qualified), airflow over evaporator and heating medium flow. NIBE lists: Call a qualified refrigeration technician.
Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer with F-gas qualification (NIBE-trained / NIBE PRO installer).
Certification: F-gas certification for refrigerant circuit work (plus flammable-refrigerant competence for R290/R32 models).
What you might notice
Sources
- ALARM LIST - NIBE products with Emmy display, Version 1747-1 (updated 2017-11-23) ↗ · 1747-1 · page 2 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026