AC on a Viessmann Vitotronic 200: Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor)
Short answer
On a Viessmann heat pump, AC means: Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor). 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 manuals for this range word it in different ways:
- Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor).
- Vitocal 300-G/333-G: Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor).
- compressor block: The compressor shuts down permanently in order to prevent appliance damage.; Central heating and DHW heating is only possible with booster heaters.
Part involved: Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor); Vitocal 300-G/333-G: Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via …; compressor block.
When it shows: Type "Note" (H) - triggers "07 Refrigerant circuit" on the heat pump control unit. Heat pump characteristics: Compressor OFF The compressor shuts down permanently in order to prevent appliance damage.; Central heating and DHW heating is only possible with booster heaters.
Likely causes:
- Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor).
- Vitocal 300-G/333-G: Current of power factor correction filter too high (detected via sensor).
- Temperature sensors in the refrigerant circuit are faulty.
- Pressure sensor faulty.
- Safety high pressure switch has responded.
- Electronic expansion valve faulty.
- Compressor drive faulty.
- : Fan faulty.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: Not stated in 6150133.
Manual reset: Refrigerant circuit messages cannot be acknowledged in the message history (6150133 p.155); acknowledge the resulting 05/07/A9 message on the control unit.
What you can check
- This code is only visible to engineers in the service menu (Diagnosis > Refrigerant circuit > Message history); homeowners see message 05, 07 or A9 - note that code and call your contractor.
- Note the 2-character message code and message text shown on the Vitotronic 200 display (press OK for details) and give them to your heating contractor (operating instructions 5817913 p.56).
- You may acknowledge the message once with OK as described in the Vitotronic 200 operating instructions; if it reappears, do not keep acknowledging it - call your contractor.
- Check the heat pump breaker/isolator in the consumer unit is ON (do not repeatedly reset a breaker or RCD that keeps tripping).
- Check the outdoor unit (air source models) is not blocked by leaves, debris or snow.
What the engineer will check
- Replace inverter.
- Calling up further heat pump messages: "Message history".
- Observe messages from the refrigerant circuit controller: "Diagnosis" "Refrigerant circuit" "Message history".
- Check temperature sensors in the refrigerant circuit.
- Check pressure sensor.
- Check safety high pressure switch.
- Check electronic expansion valve.
- Check compressor drive.
Who to ask for: Viessmann-trained heat pump engineer with F-gas refrigeration certification.
Certification: F-gas certificate (UK F-gas Regulations; Viessmann: refrigerant work by authorised refrigeration engineers only).
What you might notice
Sources
- Service instructions Vitotronic 200 type WO1C heat pump control unit (air/water split & monobloc, brine/water) (6150133, 2023-07) ↗ · 6150133 VSA00004 · pages 172, 178, 101 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026