F0 on a Viessmann Vitotronic 200: Comprssr, refrig. circ: Compressor stops
Short answer
On a Viessmann heat pump, F0 means: Comprssr, refrig. circ: Compressor stops. 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: Comprssr, refrig. circ: Compressor stops.
Part involved: Comprssr, refrig. circ.
When it shows: Compressor stops.
Likely causes:
- Operating point of refrigerant circuit outside of application limits.
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: Not stated per code; Vitotronic messages remain until the cause is removed and are acknowledged with OK (6150133 p.82). Unremedied acknowledged faults are redisplayed the following day.
Manual reset: Acknowledge with OK on the programming unit (user level permitted per 5817913 p.56-57) after the cause is remedied.
What you can check
- 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
- Observe "Diagnosis" "Refrigerant circuit" "Message history".
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 heat pump control unit (5623552, 2012-06) ↗ · 5623552 VSA00001 · page 99 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026