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P1Riello · NXHM (R32 monobloc)

P1 on a Riello NXHM: High pressure switch protection

Short answer

On a Riello heat pump, P1 means: High pressure switch protection. 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: High pressure switch protection.

Likely causes:

  • Heating/DHW: low water flow, high water temp, air, water pressure below 0.1 MPa, refrigerant overcharge, EXV stuck, undersized cylinder coil.
  • Cooling: coil cover not removed, dirty/blocked coil.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Not stated
SeverityFault — clears by itself when the condition goes
Engineer needed?Yes

The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.

What you can check

  • Read and note the exact code shown on the controller display.
  • Check the heat pump's breaker/isolator at the consumer unit is on.
  • Check the outdoor unit is not blocked by leaves, debris or snow and has clear space around it.
  • Restart once via the controller (OFF then ON) as the manual allows; if the code returns, call an engineer.

What the engineer will check

  • Heating/DHW: low water flow, high water temp, air, water pressure below 0.1 MPa, refrigerant overcharge, EXV stuck, undersized cylinder coil.
  • Cooling: coil cover not removed, dirty/blocked coil.

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 23 September 2026