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Midea Error Code PC02: Compressor top temperature protection (Heat Pump)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Midea error code PC02 on a heat pump means: Compressor top temperature protection. It is also called Midea diagnostic code PC02.

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Homeowner? What Midea code PC02 means for you

Call a technician Your heat pump is reporting: Compressor top temperature protection. 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 Midea error code PC02 mean?

The compressor top (shell) temperature switch has tripped from overheating.

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

Common causes of Midea code PC02

  • Low refrigerant charge
  • Restricted refrigerant flow
  • Poor airflow over outdoor coil

A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.

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 PC02

DLCURAH18AAKDLCURAH18ABKDLCURAH24AAKDLCURAH24ABKDLCURAH30AAKDLCURAH30ABKDLCURAH36AAKDLCURAH36ABKDLCURAH48AAKDLCURAH48ABKDLCURAH60AAKDLCURAH60ABK

Other Midea Heat Pump codes

CodeMeaning
EL16Main board to transit board communication error
LC06Inverter module (IPM) high temperature protection
PC0ACondenser high temperature protection
PC0FPFC module protection
PC0LOutdoor unit low-temperature protection
PC00Inverter module (IPM) protection
PC06Compressor discharge temperature protection
PC08Outdoor over-current protection
PC10Outdoor low AC voltage protection
PC11Outdoor DC bus high voltage protection
PC12DC bus high voltage protection / 341 MCE error
PC30System high pressure protection

All Midea Heat Pump error codes →

Midea code PC02: homeowner questions

What does Midea code PC02 mean?

Compressor top temperature protection. The compressor top (shell) temperature switch has tripped from overheating.

Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code PC02?

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 Midea code PC02 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Midea code PC02 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Midea code PC02 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.

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