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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AE
LG · Dishwasher
Water collected in the LG base pan and lifted the leak float. Find the leak before restarting.
Moderate
LC
Samsung · Dishwasher
The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle.
Moderate
OC
Samsung · Dishwasher
Water level reads above normal. Suds, a slow drain or an inlet valve that won't close are…
Moderate
Er rF
LG · Refrigerator / Freezer
The fan that circulates air inside LG's fresh-food section isn't running normally, often…
Moderate
IE
LG · Dishwasher
After 10 minutes of filling, the LG still hadn't reached its level. Check the valve, hose…
Low
OE
LG · Dishwasher
Your LG couldn't pump the water out. Clean the multi filter and check the hose and disposal…
Low
All codes (19)
10
Rinnai · Water Heater / Boiler
The Rinnai can't breathe: a frozen condensate line, a blocked vent terminal or a dirty air…
High
13
Carrier · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
A limit or rollout switch stayed open too long, so the furnace has locked itself out for 3…
High
23E
Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer
The fan that cools the condenser and compressor behind the bottom rear panel has stopped…
High
84E
Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer
The inverter tried to spin the compressor, but it didn't turn or ran outside its limits, so…
High
C-21
Samsung · Oven / Range
The Samsung range sensed too high an oven temperature – real overheating or a bad sensor…
High
CH21
LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
CH21: the outdoor inverter's power module saw a dangerous current peak and cut power…
High
CH38
LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
LG's protection stopped the system because the refrigerant level or pressure looks too low.
High
d90
LG · Dryer
LG's duct sensor found a severe exhaust restriction (about 90%). Clean the whole vent before…
High
d95
LG · Dryer
d95 is LG's highest duct-blockage level: about 95% restricted. Don't run more loads until…
Critical
E110
Navien · Water Heater / Boiler
The fan can't move enough air through the vent system – most often a clogged intake filter…
High
E23
Bosch · Washing Machine
Water reached the washer's base pan and the leak protection shut off the supply. Find the leak…
High
EC
Midea · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
EC: in cooling, the indoor coil didn't get colder after the compressor started – the unit…
High
Er 22
LG · Refrigerator / Freezer
LG's board found a fault in the compressor relay circuit, so the compressor isn't starting…
High
F2
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control saw the oven running hotter than its safety limit and shut the heat off.
High
F53
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele lost the signal telling it how fast the motor turns, so it stopped the drum.…
High
L5
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
L5: the outdoor inverter saw a current spike on the compressor output and shut the compressor…
High
P4
Midea · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
P4 (PC 04 on newer displays): the outdoor board couldn't drive the inverter compressor…
High
U0
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The outdoor unit has judged the system to be low on refrigerant and stopped the compressor…
High
U6
Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The outdoor inverter saw too much compressor current and shut down to protect the power module.
High