Midea Error Code PC10: Outdoor low AC voltage protection (Heat Pump)

Updated October 13, 2026 · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Midea error code PC10 on a heat pump means: Outdoor low AC voltage protection. It is also called Midea diagnostic code PC10.

Medium severityHeat PumpMidea DLCURA ducted single-zone inverter heat pump (outdoor)

Homeowner? What Midea code PC10 means for you

Check, then call Your heat pump is reporting: Outdoor low AC voltage protection. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Safe things you can check yourself

Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
Check both breakers and the outdoor disconnect box beside the outdoor unit; all should be ON.
Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
In winter, keep snow and ice off and away from the outdoor unit. A short defrost cycle with steam is normal.
Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.

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What does Midea error code PC10 mean?

Incoming AC voltage is too low.

Applies to: DLCURAH18-60 AAK/ABK single-zone heat pump outdoor units (18K-60K, regular and High Heat)

Common causes of Midea code PC10

Supply voltage below 187 V
Loose connection at disconnect or terminal block
Undersized wire

Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

Midea models that use code PC10

DLCURAH18AAK DLCURAH18ABK DLCURAH24AAK DLCURAH24ABK DLCURAH30AAK DLCURAH30ABK DLCURAH36AAK DLCURAH36ABK DLCURAH48AAK DLCURAH48ABK DLCURAH60AAK DLCURAH60ABK

Other Midea Heat Pump codes

Code	Meaning
PC0F	PFC module protection
PC0L	Outdoor unit low-temperature protection
PC00	Inverter module (IPM) protection
PC02	Compressor top temperature protection
PC06	Compressor discharge temperature protection
PC08	Outdoor over-current protection
PC11	Outdoor DC bus high voltage protection
PC12	DC bus high voltage protection / 341 MCE error
PC30	System high pressure protection
PC31	System low pressure protection
PC40	Main chip to compressor-driver chip communication error
PC42	Compressor start failure

All Midea Heat Pump error codes →

Midea code PC10: homeowner questions

What does Midea code PC10 mean?

Outdoor low AC voltage protection. Incoming AC voltage is too low.

Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code PC10?

It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Can I reset Midea code PC10 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Midea code PC10 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Midea code PC10 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Midea heat pumps in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

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Source: Midea/Carrier DLCURA Installation Instructions (Catalog DLCURA-03SI), Table 11 Outdoor Unit Diagnostic Codes, p.19. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.