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Gree Error Code PH: DC bus voltage too high (Heat Pump)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Gree error code PH on a heat pump means: DC bus voltage too high. It is also called Gree diagnostic code PH.

High severityHeat PumpGree Sapphire · Gree Livo GEN4 · Gree Vireo GEN3 · Gree Multi21+ · Gree GMV6 Mini VRF

Homeowner? What Gree code PH means for you

Call a technician Your heat pump is reporting: DC bus voltage too high. The heat pump has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

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 Gree error code PH mean?

The inverter DC bus voltage went above its limit, so the compressor stops.

Applies to: Gree Sapphire 9-24k (SAP..HP230V1A), Livo GEN4 30-36k (4LIV..HP230V1A), Vireo GEN3 9-24k (3VIR..HP115/230V1A), Multi21+ 18-24k multi-zone (MULTI..HP230V1CO), GMV6 Ultra Heat Mini VRF 36-60k (GMV-V..WL/C-T(U))

Common causes of Gree code PH

  • Supply voltage too high (above 265 VAC at L-N)
  • Outdoor board DC bus or capacitor circuit faulty
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.

Gree models that use code PH

3VIR09HP115V1A3VIR09HP230V1A3VIR12HP115V1A3VIR12HP230V1A3VIR18HP230V1A3VIR24HP230V1A4LIV30HP230V1AH4LIV36HP230V1AHGMV-V36WL/C-T(U)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)MULTI18HP230V1COMULTI24HP230V1COSAP09HP230V1AHSAP12HP230V1AHSAP18HP230V1AHSAP24HP230V1AH

Other Gree Heat Pump codes

CodeMeaning
P8Inverter module overheated
P9Inverter compressor lost synchronism
PACompressor drive memory chip fault
PCCompressor drive current sensing fault
PEInverter compressor phase loss
PFCompressor drive charging circuit fault
PJInverter compressor failed to start
PLDC bus voltage too low
PPInverter compressor AC current protection
PUDC bus capacitor charging fault
U0Compressor preheat not finished
U1Compressor phase current sensing fault

All Gree Heat Pump error codes →

Gree code PH: homeowner questions

What does Gree code PH mean?

DC bus voltage too high. The inverter DC bus voltage went above its limit, so the compressor stops.

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

It depends on the cause. The heat pump has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Can I reset Gree code PH myself?

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

Who can fix Gree code PH near me?

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

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Troubleshooting guides

Source: Gree Sapphire 9-12k (SAP09-12HP230V1A) service.pdf - section 9.1 Error Code List / 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting; Gree Sapphire 18-24k (SAP18-24HP230V1A) service.pdf - section 9.1 Error Code List / 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting; Gree Livo GEN4 30-36k (4LIV30-36HP230V1A) service.pdf - section 9.1 Error Code List / 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting; Gree Vireo GEN3 9-24k (3VIR..HP115-230V1A) service GREE_VIREOGEN3_SERVICE_090921.pdf - section 9.1 Error Code List / 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting; Gree Multi21+ multi-zone 18-24k (MULTI18-24HP230V1CO) service.pdf - section 9.1 Malfunction status sheet / 9.2 Malfunction Checking and Elimination; Gree GMV6 Ultra Heat Mini VRF 36-60k (GMV-V36-48-60WL-C-T(U)) service.pdf - section Chapter 3 Faults, 4.1 Error Indication. 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.

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