Itho Daalderop Heat Pump Error Code A1 15
The flow sensor monitors whether enough source water flows through the evaporator. Without that reading the heat pump cannot check that the evaporator has proper flow, so it faults.
Applies to: Itho Daalderop WPU 5G (including WPU-I, WPU-C, WPU-E, WPU-GE, WPU-KC and WPU-COE 5G)
Common causes
- The flow sensor itself is faulty and no longer passes on the source-water flow correctly
- The wiring or a connector of the flow sensor is loose or damaged
What to check, in order
- Write down the code and check whether the home is still being heated and hot water is available.
- Switch the heat pump off once, wait a minute and switch it back on; a one-off measurement error sometimes clears this way.
- If the code returns, do not open the unit yourself and call your installer; the flow sensor and its wiring must be tested.
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
This code usually points to a faulty part, wiring or the control board on a Itho Daalderop heat pump. Run the checks above to rule out the simple causes, then book a technician — and book one straight away 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 15, 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.
Repair or replace?
This fault is in professional territory: the fix usually means a major part or board-level work, and the labour adds up. If your machine is already well into its service life, get the repair quote first, then compare it with the price of a current equivalent model before you decide. Paying a large share of a new machine's price to repair an old one is rarely the better deal; replacing a machine over one cheap fault is wasteful too.
Parts that may be involved
Source flow sensor
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 15
What does A1 15 mean on a Itho Daalderop heat pump?
A1 15 means: The flow sensor of the source circuit is not working properly or is faulty. The flow sensor monitors whether enough source water flows through the evaporator. Without that reading the heat pump cannot check that the evaporator has proper flow, so it faults.
Can I fix Itho Daalderop A1 15 myself?
Only the preliminary checks. Code A1 15 usually means a part, wiring or the control board has failed, which is a technician job. Run the checks to rule out simple causes before you book.
How do I clear Itho Daalderop A1 15?
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.