Tempstar
Tempstar Air Conditioners Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
Tempstar air conditioner indoor unit display shows E0 and system will not respond to thermostat commands
Indoor Unit Communication Fault
E1
Tempstar air conditioner shows E1 and will not start cooling cycle
High-Pressure Protection Trip
E2
Tempstar air conditioner displays E2 and indoor unit stops cooling intermittently
Low-Pressure Protection / Loss of Charge
E3
Tempstar air conditioner shows E3 and outdoor unit shuts down shortly after starting
Compressor Overload / Overcurrent Protection
E4
Tempstar air conditioner indoor display shows E4 and cooling stops during operation
Evaporator Coil Freeze Protection / Anti-Freeze Alarm
E5
Tempstar air conditioner shows E5 and outdoor unit does not start
Outdoor Unit Communication / Feedback Fault
E6
Tempstar air conditioner displays E6 and system shuts down shortly after starting
Indoor/Outdoor Mismatch or Phase Error (for some inverter models)
E7
Tempstar air conditioner indoor unit shows E7 and outdoor fan does not run
Outdoor Fan Motor Fault
E8
Tempstar air conditioner shows E8 and indoor unit stops with poor cooling performance beforehand
Indoor Fan Motor Fault / Overload
E9
Tempstar air conditioner indoor display shows E9 and unit will not operate
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error
F0
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F0 and stops cooling
Refrigerant System Low Charge / Protection
F1
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F1 and does not respond to remote commands
Indoor Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
F2
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F2 and cooling stops
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Fault
F3
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F3 and unit shuts down
Outdoor Coil Temperature Sensor Fault
F4
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F4 and no cooling occurs
Outdoor Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault
F5
Tempstar ductless mini-split shows F5 and system cycles off quickly
Outdoor Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
F6
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F6 and compressor does not start
Compressor Current / Inverter Module Fault
F7
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F7 and outdoor fan does not operate correctly
Outdoor Fan Speed Feedback Fault
F8
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F8 and unit stops after short operation
Indoor Fan Speed Feedback Fault
F9
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F9 and does not cool properly
Indoor Unit EEPROM / Configuration Error
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner blows warm air from vents even though outdoor unit is running
Indoor/Outdoor Mismatch or Reversing Valve Stuck (heat pump models)
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner causes certain rooms to be much warmer than others
Air Distribution / Duct Imbalance
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner causes high humidity indoors even when cooling
Poor Dehumidification
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner emits a musty or moldy smell when running
Biological Growth in Evaporator and Drain System
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner indoor unit freezes up with ice on the evaporator coil
Evaporator Coil Icing
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit does not run but indoor blower does
Outdoor Unit Non-Operation
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit hums but fan and compressor do not start
Failed Start/Run Capacitor
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit runs but indoor coil is not cold, lines are warm
Loss of Refrigerant Charge / Flow Restriction
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit runs continuously and rarely shuts off
Continuous Operation
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit vibrates excessively
Outdoor Vibration / Mounting Issue
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner runs but does not cool the home adequately
Insufficient Cooling Capacity / Performance Loss
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner runs but indoor unit or furnace area is leaking water
Condensate Drainage Failure
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner short cycles, turning on and off frequently
Short Cycling
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner thermostat display is blank and system does not run
Thermostat Power Loss
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner trips the breaker when starting or during operation
Overcurrent / Electrical Fault
Symptom
Tempstar air conditioner will not start at all, no indoor or outdoor operation
No-Start Condition
Symptom
Tempstar indoor unit makes loud rattling or buzzing noises during operation
Indoor Mechanical Vibration / Noise
Symptom
Tempstar outdoor unit is very loud, with grinding or squealing noises
Outdoor Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Tempstar outdoor unit runs but indoor blower does not, little or no air from vents
Indoor Blower Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Tempstar air conditioner indoor unit display shows E0 and system will not respond to thermostat commands
|
Indoor Unit Communication Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Tempstar air conditioner shows E1 and will not start cooling cycle
|
High-Pressure Protection Trip | View Details |
| E2 |
Tempstar air conditioner displays E2 and indoor unit stops cooling intermittently
|
Low-Pressure Protection / Loss of Charge | View Details |
| E3 |
Tempstar air conditioner shows E3 and outdoor unit shuts down shortly after starting
|
Compressor Overload / Overcurrent Protection | View Details |
| E4 |
Tempstar air conditioner indoor display shows E4 and cooling stops during operation
|
Evaporator Coil Freeze Protection / Anti-Freeze Alarm | View Details |
| E5 |
Tempstar air conditioner shows E5 and outdoor unit does not start
|
Outdoor Unit Communication / Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Tempstar air conditioner displays E6 and system shuts down shortly after starting
|
Indoor/Outdoor Mismatch or Phase Error (for some inverter models) | View Details |
| E7 |
Tempstar air conditioner indoor unit shows E7 and outdoor fan does not run
|
Outdoor Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Tempstar air conditioner shows E8 and indoor unit stops with poor cooling performance beforehand
|
Indoor Fan Motor Fault / Overload | View Details |
| E9 |
Tempstar air conditioner indoor display shows E9 and unit will not operate
|
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error | View Details |
| F0 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F0 and stops cooling
|
Refrigerant System Low Charge / Protection | View Details |
| F1 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F1 and does not respond to remote commands
|
Indoor Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F2 and cooling stops
|
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F3 and unit shuts down
|
Outdoor Coil Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F4 and no cooling occurs
|
Outdoor Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split shows F5 and system cycles off quickly
|
Outdoor Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F6 and compressor does not start
|
Compressor Current / Inverter Module Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F7 and outdoor fan does not operate correctly
|
Outdoor Fan Speed Feedback Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit displays F8 and unit stops after short operation
|
Indoor Fan Speed Feedback Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Tempstar ductless mini-split indoor unit shows F9 and does not cool properly
|
Indoor Unit EEPROM / Configuration Error | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner blows warm air from vents even though outdoor unit is running
|
Indoor/Outdoor Mismatch or Reversing Valve Stuck (heat pump models) | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner causes certain rooms to be much warmer than others
|
Air Distribution / Duct Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner causes high humidity indoors even when cooling
|
Poor Dehumidification | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner emits a musty or moldy smell when running
|
Biological Growth in Evaporator and Drain System | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner indoor unit freezes up with ice on the evaporator coil
|
Evaporator Coil Icing | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit does not run but indoor blower does
|
Outdoor Unit Non-Operation | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit hums but fan and compressor do not start
|
Failed Start/Run Capacitor | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit runs but indoor coil is not cold, lines are warm
|
Loss of Refrigerant Charge / Flow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit runs continuously and rarely shuts off
|
Continuous Operation | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner outdoor unit vibrates excessively
|
Outdoor Vibration / Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner runs but does not cool the home adequately
|
Insufficient Cooling Capacity / Performance Loss | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner runs but indoor unit or furnace area is leaking water
|
Condensate Drainage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner short cycles, turning on and off frequently
|
Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner thermostat display is blank and system does not run
|
Thermostat Power Loss | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner trips the breaker when starting or during operation
|
Overcurrent / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar air conditioner will not start at all, no indoor or outdoor operation
|
No-Start Condition | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar indoor unit makes loud rattling or buzzing noises during operation
|
Indoor Mechanical Vibration / Noise | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar outdoor unit is very loud, with grinding or squealing noises
|
Outdoor Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Tempstar outdoor unit runs but indoor blower does not, little or no air from vents
|
Indoor Blower Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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