GE Appliances Appliance Error Codes
GE Appliances: 10 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.
10Codes
2.4Average severity
10%High or critical
50%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
ENERGY STAR certified models
| GE Appliances · Refrigerator / Freezer | 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| GE Appliances · Dryer | 70 | |
| GE Appliances · Dishwasher | 63 | |
| GE Appliances · Washing Machine | 60 | |
| GE Appliances · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump | 14 |
Source: ENERGY STAR open data (data.energystar.gov) – number of certified models currently listed.
Official safety recalls (US CPSC)
- Hair Dryers Corrected by Companies · Poisoning
- GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls Electric Cooktops Due to Burn Hazard · The cooktop's burners can remain on after use, even after being turned to the "off" position, due to misaligned burner knob stems and fractured burner knob components that can exist in units manufactu
- GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Fall Hazard · The freezer handle can detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
- GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls to Repair Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges Due to Tip-Over Hazard · The ranges can tip over when a heavy object is placed on an open oven door and the anti-tip-over bracket is not secured to the wall or floor, posing a tip-over hazard and risk of burn injuries from ho
- GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard · An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire · Moisture from outdoor air can accumulate near the unit's heater when the unit is operated with the vent door continuously open. This, along with two shorted electrical components, can create an electr
- GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart · A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- Gree Expands Dehumidifier Recall to Include GE Brand Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards · The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls API. Check your model and serial number on the linked recall notice.
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F2
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control saw the oven running hotter than its safety limit and shut the heat off.
High
H2O
GE Appliances · Dishwasher
GE's fill warning: the dishwasher got too little water or none. Usually a closed valve or low…
Low
ERR
GE Appliances · Refrigerator / Freezer
On GE models with chip-equipped water filters, ERR usually means the filter isn't read…
Low
F7
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control thinks a touch key is being held down permanently, so it locks out the oven…
Moderate
F9
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The self-clean door lock didn't reach the locked or unlocked position the control expected.
Moderate
F97
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
On GE double wall ovens F97 usually means the cooling fan isn't spinning fast enough, so…
Moderate
All codes (5)
F2
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control saw the oven running hotter than its safety limit and shut the heat off.
High
F7
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control thinks a touch key is being held down permanently, so it locks out the oven…
Moderate
F9
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The self-clean door lock didn't reach the locked or unlocked position the control expected.
Moderate
F96
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
GE says an internal part needs replacing; on wall ovens F96 usually means the upper cooling fan…
Moderate
F97
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
On GE double wall ovens F97 usually means the cooling fan isn't spinning fast enough, so…
Moderate