Appliance Error Codes by Type & Brand
Appliance error codes are the manufacturer's way of telling you what the control board detected – a drain that is too slow, water that doesn't heat, a door that won't lock. The same code can mean something completely different on another brand, so choose your appliance type and brand first. Each page covers the likely causes, safe checks you can do yourself, how to reset the code and when it is time to call a technician.
180Codes
2.7Average severity
11%High or critical
48%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
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E15
Bosch · Dishwasher
Water reached the base pan under the tub and the Bosch leak protection shut the cycle down.
Moderate
AE
LG · Dishwasher
Water collected in the LG base pan and lifted the leak float. Find the leak before restarting.
Moderate
U4
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The indoor unit has lost its data link with the outdoor unit, so the system can't cool or heat.
Moderate
E6
Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The indoor unit isn't getting valid signals back from the outdoor unit over the S3 wire.
Moderate
E24
Bosch · Dishwasher
Your Bosch couldn't pump the water out in time. Most often a clogged filter or a blocked drain…
Low
E25
Bosch · Dishwasher
Something is jamming the Bosch drain pump, or the pump cover under the filter isn't seated.…
Low
All codes (117)
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
F9E0
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The control sees the wrong supply voltage – usually neutral and a hot leg swapped at the cord…
Moderate
F9E1
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool's long-drain code: the pump ran but the water level didn't drop in time. Hose…
Moderate
FE
LG · Washing Machine
LG detected an overfill, usually from a water inlet valve that won't shut. Turn off the water…
Moderate
H1
Frigidaire · Refrigerator / Freezer
A compartment has been too warm for too long; it's an alarm about temperature, not a specific…
Moderate
H11
Panasonic · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
H11: the Panasonic indoor unit stopped getting valid signals from the outdoor unit after it…
Moderate
HC
Samsung · Dryer
The Samsung dryer sensed air above its safe temperature limit and cut the heat. Airflow…
Moderate
HE
Samsung · Dryer
The Samsung dryer isn’t heating as expected – often no heat at all. Check power, gas supply…
Moderate
i30
Frigidaire · Dishwasher
A foam float in the base pan under the tub was lifted by water. Find the source, then dry…
Moderate
L5
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
L5: the outdoor inverter saw a current spike on the compressor output and shut the compressor…
High
LC
Samsung · Dishwasher
The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle.
Moderate
LE
LG · Dishwasher
The main wash motor isn't turning as the control expects. Check wiring and a jammed impeller…
Moderate
LE
LG · Washing Machine
LG's Direct Drive motor couldn't turn or overloaded. Heavy loads, the hall sensor or wiring are…
Moderate
OC
Samsung · Dishwasher
Water level reads above normal. Suds, a slow drain or an inlet valve that won't close are…
Moderate
OC
Samsung · Washing Machine
The washer measured more water than it should hold. First check whether water still flows…
Moderate
OE
LG · Washing Machine
LG's drain alarm: the tub didn't empty in the allowed time. Start with the drain pump filter…
Moderate
P1
MRCOOL · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The outdoor unit saw supply voltage too high or too low and stopped the compressor to protect…
Moderate
P4
Midea · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
P4 (PC 04 on newer displays): the outdoor board couldn't drive the inverter compressor…
High
P8
Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The indoor coil isn't getting colder (or warmer) than the room after the compressor starts, so…
Moderate
SY CE
Frigidaire · Refrigerator / Freezer
The front control panel and the main board at the back have lost their data link; service…
Moderate
SY EF
Frigidaire · Refrigerator / Freezer
The main board switched on the freezer's evaporator fan but saw no sign that it's spinning.
Moderate
tE
Samsung · Dryer
The Samsung dryer can't trust its temperature reading. Clean the lint screen and vent, then…
Moderate
tE1
LG · Dryer
The LG dryer's thermistor circuit is reading open or out of range, so the control shuts off…
Moderate
U0
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The outdoor unit has judged the system to be low on refrigerant and stopped the compressor…
High
U4
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The indoor unit has lost its data link with the outdoor unit, so the system can't cool or heat.
Moderate
U6
Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The outdoor inverter saw too much compressor current and shut down to protect the power module.
High