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E903 on a Samsung heat pump: Water outlet (backup heater) temperature sensor error

Short answer

On a Samsung heat pump, E903 means: Water outlet (backup heater) temperature sensor error. The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause. The wording differs by model range — each is shown below.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 2 sources

What it means

On the EHS Mono R290 (AE***CXYD*K and pump-integrated AE***CXYB*K)

The manual says: Water outlet (backup heater) temperature sensor error.

Part involved: Water outlet (backup heater) temperature sensor error.

When it shows: Unit self-diagnosis: Water outlet (backup heater) temperature sensor error.

Likely causes:

  • Water-side or tank temperature sensor open/short circuit, detached or mis-configured; connector or PCB fault.
  • Engineer checks per Samsung service manual: Check sensor connection status, sensor location and sensor resistance against the Samsung resistance table (103 or 204 type); replace sensor or PCB if required.

On the EHS Split Generation 4 (AEX/AEN, 2014)

The manual says: Water outlet temperature sensor error (open/short).

Part involved: Water outlet temperature sensor error (open/short).

When it shows: Unit self-diagnosis: Water outlet temperature sensor error (open/short).

Likely causes:

  • Water-side or tank temperature sensor open/short circuit, detached or mis-configured; connector or PCB fault.
  • Engineer checks per Samsung service manual: Check sensor connection status, sensor location and sensor resistance against the Samsung resistance table (103 or 204 type); replace sensor or PCB if required.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Yes
Engineer needed?Yes

The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.

Resetting itself: unknown.

Manual reset: unknown.

What you can check

  • Note the full error code shown on the controller; check the heat pump breaker/isolator in the consumer unit is ON; then contact your installer or Samsung service; Samsung manuals do not describe a homeowner reset for this code.

What the engineer will check

  • Check sensor connection status, sensor location and sensor resistance against the Samsung resistance table (103 or 204 type); replace sensor or PCB if required. Any work inside casings, on PCBs, wiring, sensors, pumps, valves or refrigerant is engineer-only.

Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer (Samsung-trained).

Certification: Competent electrical worker (BS 7671).

What you might notice

Sources

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

Reviewed: 23 September 2026