Error code reference

Samsung Heat Pump Error Code PA

Compressor down due to protection control of condensation ratio (compression ratio exceeds 8.5 for more than 10 minutes).

SourceSamsung Heat Pump - Troubleshooting Guide: Error Codes & Diagnostics (RMAH180GAM0SER)p. 181, 190

Diagnostic procedure

The full PA procedure

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First diagnostic step
Check for low temperature start, leakage/shortage of refrigerant, compressor unloading failure, or service valve/EEV closing.

SourceSamsung Heat Pump - Troubleshooting Guide: Error Codes & Diagnostics (RMAH180GAM0SER)p. 181, 190

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Where this code is documented

9 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Samsung heat pump.

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