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low-evap-temp-1Thermia · Atec

low-evap-temp-1 on a Thermia Atec: Evaporation temperature too low

Short answer

On a Thermia heat pump, low-evap-temp-1 means: Evaporation temperature too low. 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: Evaporation temperature too low.

Part involved: evaporation temperature.

Likely causes:

  • Low evaporation temperature (icing, airflow restriction, low charge) - not tabulated. (causes from the equivalent Danfoss DHP-AQ service instructions VMGFJ202).

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Yes
Engineer needed?Yes

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

Manual reset: Set operating mode OFF then back to the desired mode.

What you can check

  • Note the exact alarm text. Check the outdoor unit is not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or debris and that airflow around it is clear. Acknowledge once (operating mode OFF then back); if it remains, contact a service technician (user manual 086L0130 p.25).

What the engineer will check

  • Check airflow, icing/defrost, superheat and charge.

Who to ask for: heat pump engineer.

Certification: F-Gas category I certificate (refrigerant circuit work).

What you might notice

Sources

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

Reviewed: 23 September 2026