Danby Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Danby freezer shows AL or an alarm icon and beeps intermittently.
General Alarm Condition (Temperature or Door)
dF
Danby freezer display shows dF or DF and cooling seems paused periodically.
Defrost Mode Indication (Not a Fault in Many Models)
E1
Digital Danby upright freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature reading may be blank or flashing.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E2
Danby freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or not cool properly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Danby digital freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly (ice buildup on back wall).
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error
E4
Danby freezer displays E4 and may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E5
Danby freezer shows E5 and may shut down or run erratically.
Compressor Overload or Compressor Temperature Sensor Error
E6
Danby freezer displays E6 and may not power on the compressor or fans correctly.
Main Control Board Communication or Internal Fault
E7
Danby freezer shows E7 and the display or keypad does not respond correctly.
User Interface / Display Panel Communication Error
E8
Danby freezer displays E8 and may not maintain set temperature; compressor cycling seems abnormal.
Compressor Start Device or Current Sensing Error
E9
Danby freezer shows E9 and may not defrost or may show erratic temperature swings.
Defrost Heater Circuit Error
H1
Danby freezer display shows H1 or HI and an alarm sounds; interior feels warm.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Danby freezer shows L1 or LO and may shut off cooling; alarm may sound.
Low Temperature or Sensor Calibration Error
Symptom
Chest-style Danby freezer has heavy frost on the lid gasket and around the top edge.
Lid Seal and Moisture Infiltration Issue
Symptom
Digital display on Danby freezer is blank or very dim, but unit still cools.
Display Power or Backlight Failure
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on food packages and interior walls, especially near the door.
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Failure
Symptom
Freezer alarm sounds intermittently even though temperature seems normal.
Nuisance Alarm / Sensor or Door Switch Issue
Symptom
Freezer cycles on and off rapidly or randomly; temperature fluctuates widely.
Control or Thermostat Malfunction
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open right after closing; feels like it is stuck or vacuum-sealed.
Normal Pressure Equalization / Gasket Adhesion
Symptom
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
Condenser Heat Dissipation / Overheating
Symptom
Freezer interior has strong chemical, plastic, or burning smell during operation.
Overheating Component or Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature too cold; items near back are rock hard and ice cream is overly hard even at warmest setting.
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Out of Calibration
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature too warm only at the top; bottom baskets stay frozen.
Stratified Air / Partial Airflow Restriction
Symptom
Freezer interior very cold at back wall but warm near the door; uneven freezing of food.
Air Circulation / Evaporator Fan Problem
Symptom
Freezer interior warm, but thick sheet of ice on the floor of the compartment or under lower basket.
Drain System Blocked / Defrost Water Overflow
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises from the rear.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noises, especially when the compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, compressor not running, lights may still work.
Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature hovers just below freezing or food softens.
Insufficient Cooling / Poor Refrigeration Performance
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously and forms heavy frost or ice on the back wall and shelves.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer temperature setting cannot be changed; buttons unresponsive but display is lit.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Freezer will not turn on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Frost-free Danby freezer has ice buildup only on one corner of the evaporator coil.
Partial Sealed System Restriction or Low Charge
Symptom
Manual-defrost Danby chest freezer has thick ice buildup on interior walls and baskets.
Normal Frost Accumulation / Infrequent Defrosting
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the Danby freezer.
External Water Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Danby freezer shows AL or an alarm icon and beeps intermittently.
|
General Alarm Condition (Temperature or Door) | View Details |
| dF |
Danby freezer display shows dF or DF and cooling seems paused periodically.
|
Defrost Mode Indication (Not a Fault in Many Models) | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital Danby upright freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature reading may be blank or flashing.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Danby freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or not cool properly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Danby digital freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly (ice buildup on back wall).
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Danby freezer displays E4 and may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
|
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Danby freezer shows E5 and may shut down or run erratically.
|
Compressor Overload or Compressor Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Danby freezer displays E6 and may not power on the compressor or fans correctly.
|
Main Control Board Communication or Internal Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Danby freezer shows E7 and the display or keypad does not respond correctly.
|
User Interface / Display Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Danby freezer displays E8 and may not maintain set temperature; compressor cycling seems abnormal.
|
Compressor Start Device or Current Sensing Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Danby freezer shows E9 and may not defrost or may show erratic temperature swings.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Danby freezer display shows H1 or HI and an alarm sounds; interior feels warm.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Danby freezer shows L1 or LO and may shut off cooling; alarm may sound.
|
Low Temperature or Sensor Calibration Error | View Details |
| – |
Chest-style Danby freezer has heavy frost on the lid gasket and around the top edge.
|
Lid Seal and Moisture Infiltration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Digital display on Danby freezer is blank or very dim, but unit still cools.
|
Display Power or Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on food packages and interior walls, especially near the door.
|
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer alarm sounds intermittently even though temperature seems normal.
|
Nuisance Alarm / Sensor or Door Switch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cycles on and off rapidly or randomly; temperature fluctuates widely.
|
Control or Thermostat Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open right after closing; feels like it is stuck or vacuum-sealed.
|
Normal Pressure Equalization / Gasket Adhesion | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
|
Condenser Heat Dissipation / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has strong chemical, plastic, or burning smell during operation.
|
Overheating Component or Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling is normal.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature too cold; items near back are rock hard and ice cream is overly hard even at warmest setting.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Out of Calibration | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature too warm only at the top; bottom baskets stay frozen.
|
Stratified Air / Partial Airflow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior very cold at back wall but warm near the door; uneven freezing of food.
|
Air Circulation / Evaporator Fan Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior warm, but thick sheet of ice on the floor of the compartment or under lower basket.
|
Drain System Blocked / Defrost Water Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises from the rear.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noises, especially when the compressor runs.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, compressor not running, lights may still work.
|
Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature hovers just below freezing or food softens.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Poor Refrigeration Performance | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously and forms heavy frost or ice on the back wall and shelves.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature setting cannot be changed; buttons unresponsive but display is lit.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not turn on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Frost-free Danby freezer has ice buildup only on one corner of the evaporator coil.
|
Partial Sealed System Restriction or Low Charge | View Details |
| – |
Manual-defrost Danby chest freezer has thick ice buildup on interior walls and baskets.
|
Normal Frost Accumulation / Infrequent Defrosting | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the Danby freezer.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
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