Midea Error Code PC0A: Condenser high temperature protection (Heat Pump)
Midea error code PC0A on a heat pump means: Condenser high temperature protection. It is also called Midea diagnostic code PC0A.
Homeowner? What Midea code PC0A means for you
Check, then call Your heat pump is reporting: Condenser high temperature 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 PC0A mean?
The condenser coil temperature (T3) is too high, so the unit protects itself.
Applies to: DLCURAH18-60 AAK/ABK single-zone heat pump outdoor units (18K-60K, regular and High Heat)
Common causes of Midea code PC0A
- Dirty or blocked outdoor coil
- Outdoor fan not running
- Hot air recirculation (poor clearance)
A technician checks these and 2 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Midea models that use code PC0A
DLCURAH18AAKDLCURAH18ABKDLCURAH24AAKDLCURAH24ABKDLCURAH30AAKDLCURAH30ABKDLCURAH36AAKDLCURAH36ABKDLCURAH48AAKDLCURAH48ABKDLCURAH60AAKDLCURAH60ABK
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Midea code PC0A: homeowner questions
What does Midea code PC0A mean?
Condenser high temperature protection. The condenser coil temperature (T3) is too high, so the unit protects itself.
Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code PC0A?
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 PC0A myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Midea code PC0A comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Midea code PC0A 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.
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