Hey all,
Firstly, I've already written the installers. But seeing it's a weekend, I'm unlikely to get anything back until Monday I recon.
Anyways, in short, today, my (relatively) newly installed Daikin HVAC faulted out, with all internal units spewing a U0 - 00 error. I had a google and it looks like the error is refrigerant related. Which makes me worry if its leaking?
I don't know much about HVAC systems, but how risky is it if this is leaking? its R32 gas in there, is it safe to stay in the property for family (and pets) if there is a possible leak on the system?
Daikin U0 error code my tech and I have tried everything
Daikin Mini split keeps shutting off. Error code U0
Daikin 7j-/071 error u0 - low on refrigerant during winter?
Código U0 en el Minisplit Daikin : r/hvacadvice
Does U0 definitely mean a refrigerant leak?
Will adding refrigerant fix U0 permanently?
Can I keep running the system with U0?
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I have a Daikin 24k that has been a major pain and at this point throwing money after money at the problem.
Started with a water leak at the head unit, which has happened before usually in spring after switching it from heating to cooling. After cleaning out the unit we turned it back on and started giving us a U0 error code. Had my tech come out and it had some weird pressure issues which was thought to be to low refrigerant. So he topped off the refrigerant still showing U0. We replaced the linesets and recharged the lines. Still showing U0. Last two things to try on the U0 code sheet was PCB board and expansion valve. We decided since it was middle of winter at this point and the/cost to replace those we decided to buy a new condenser and fix the other one at a later date. So still nothing and still showing U0. My tech spoke with the daikin techs which basically said to try and replacing the head units PCB. For $200 I thought it was worth a try. Replaced it and as soon as it was hooked up and power turned on we finally got heat. But that lasted for maybe 3-5 days and then back to U0. So now what….daikin said to replace the thermostat board (the little white bulb on the front of the head), so that’s another $100+ to maybe see if that works. Also want to mention I tested the voltage at the disconnect box and showing 240v on incoming power and outgoing.
I’m so close to replacing the whole head at this point and for how much I’ve invested in this fix. If anyone had a suggestion please let me know.
We had 3 mini splits installed in our home 5 years ago. After about 2 years, they started showing error code U0, repair person came, found a leak and fixed it.
Now, 2 years later, the 3 units keep shutting off every couple of hours and showing U0 code again. If we flip the breaker, they will work for a few hours then shut off again.
Another maintenance person came last week and said the pressure looked good and it's blowing cold so he didn't expect there was a leak. After a bunch of wandering around and not really taking anything apart, he concluded that there was reduced airflow because there was some dust inside the unit (not the filters that you can take out--those were clean). He said we would need to pay for a maintenance package if we wanted someone to come clean out the units to resolve the problem even though they are under warranty until 2030.
Any ideas what else it could be as I've read that this code could be caused by a faulty valve, compressor etc too.