Itho Daalderop Heat Pump Error Code A1 25
The electric element assists when the heat pump cannot manage alone and also helps with hot water. If the control measures too little current, the element has been switched off by its own temperature protection or is faulty.
Also shown as: A01 25
Applies to: Itho Daalderop WPU 5G and older WPU types with an MFT thermostat (shown there as A01)
Common causes
- The element became too hot and was switched off by the thermostatic switch (clicson)
- The heating element itself is faulty or has an open circuit
- The wiring or a connector of the element is loose or damaged
What to check, in order
- Write down the code and check whether the home and the hot water still reach temperature; the element works mainly as backup heating and for hot water.
- Switch the heat pump off once, wait a minute and switch it back on; a one-off trip sometimes clears this way.
- If the code returns, call your installer and quote the code; the clicson may need resetting and the element must be tested. That happens inside the unit and is not a DIY job.
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 25, 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
Electric heating elementThermostatic switch (clicson)
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 25
What does A1 25 mean on a Itho Daalderop heat pump?
A1 25 means: The current draw of the electric heating element is too low. The electric element assists when the heat pump cannot manage alone and also helps with hot water. If the control measures too little current, the element has been switched off by its own temperature protection or is faulty.
Can I fix Itho Daalderop A1 25 myself?
Only the preliminary checks. Code A1 25 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 25?
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.