Itho Daalderop Heat Pump Error Code A1 19
Code 19 is the blocking pressure fault: the pressure in the heating circuit is so low that the heat pump is not allowed to run. Topping up to 1.5 to 2 bar usually clears it at once; only if the pressure keeps dropping is there more behind it, such as a leak or an expansion vessel that has lost its pre-charge.
Also shown as: A01 19
Applies to: Itho Daalderop WPU 5G and older WPU types with an MFT thermostat (shown there as A01)
Common causes
- Water is escaping from the heating system, for example through a small leak at a fitting, radiator or pipe
- After bleeding or maintenance the system was not topped up enough
- The expansion vessel has lost its pre-charge pressure, so the pressure drops again at every heat-up
What to check, in order
- Read the water pressure on the thermostat or the heat pump's display.
- Top up the heating system with the filling hose until the pressure is between 1.5 and 2 bar, and check visible pipes, fittings and radiators for leaks.
- Bleed the radiators if needed and then top up again to between 1.5 and 2 bar.
- If the pressure drops again within a few days, there is a leak or a faulty expansion vessel behind it: call your installer and quote the code.
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first — a filter cleaned, a setting corrected, power restored. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Make sure the heat pump has power and the controller is set to heating or hot water, as you need it.
- Restart the unit as your manual describes and give it time: a heat pump can take ten to twenty minutes to start a full cycle.
- If the unit runs a full cycle with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write down the code and what the unit was doing (heating, hot water or defrosting) before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code A1 19, your model number (on a label on the type plate, usually on the side of the unit) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Parts that may be involved
Expansion vesselInlet combination
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label on the type plate, usually on the side of the unit — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about A1 19
What does A1 19 mean on a Itho Daalderop heat pump?
A1 19 means: The water pressure of the heating system is too low; the heat pump does not work until the pressure is restored. Code 19 is the blocking pressure fault: the pressure in the heating circuit is so low that the heat pump is not allowed to run. Topping up to 1.5 to 2 bar usually clears it at once; only if the pressure keeps dropping is there more behind it, such as a leak or an expansion vessel that has lost its pre-charge.
Can I fix Itho Daalderop A1 19 myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear Itho Daalderop A1 19?
Fix what the checks above found first — a filter cleaned, a setting corrected, power restored. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back. Make sure the heat pump has power and the controller is set to heating or hot water, as you need it. Restart the unit as your manual describes and give it time: a heat pump can take ten to twenty minutes to start a full cycle.
Sources checked
- Itho Daalderop WPU 5G user manual (manufacturer document)
- Itho Daalderop service chapter: WPU 5G faults (JK Engineered Solutions)
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.