Danby Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CF
Dehumidifier displays CF after long runtime
Filter Cleaning Reminder (Not a Fault)
E1
Dehumidifier displays E1 and will not run
Room Temperature Sensor (Ambient Thermistor) Failure
E2
Dehumidifier displays E2 and stops operating
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Dehumidifier shows E3 and compressor will not run
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Failure
E4
Dehumidifier displays E4 and shuts down
Defrost Sensor / Overheat Protection Error
E5
Dehumidifier shows E5 and will not operate normally
Water Level / Pump Failure (for pump-equipped models)
E6
Dehumidifier displays E6 and stops dehumidifying
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main PCB
EC
Dehumidifier shows EC and stops dehumidifying
Refrigerant System / Sensor Error (Protection Shutdown)
F0
Dehumidifier shows F0 and will not start
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error
F1
Dehumidifier shows F1 and controls are unresponsive
Keypad / Control Panel Fault
HI
Dehumidifier display shows HI and may not control humidity properly
High Temperature / High Humidity Indication
LO
Dehumidifier display shows LO and unit does not dehumidify
Low Temperature Protection / Ambient Temperature Too Low
P1
Dehumidifier display shows P1 and unit will not start dehumidifying
Defrosting / Coil Temperature Protection Mode
P2
Dehumidifier display shows P2 and unit stops running
Bucket Full / Bucket Not Positioned Error
Symptom
Dehumidifier bucket overflows before shutoff
Bucket Level Control Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier display works but buttons do not respond
Keypad Input Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet
Biological Growth in Water Path
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan does not run, but compressor gets hot
Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan runs but very little air comes out
Restricted Airflow / Blower Obstruction
Symptom
Dehumidifier is very noisy or rattles during operation
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor
Condensate Drainage Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor never starts (fan only)
Compressor Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water even in humid conditions
Loss of Refrigerant / Weak Sealed System
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs continuously and never reaches set humidity
Humidity Control / Sensor Inaccuracy
Symptom
Dehumidifier shows normal operation but ice builds up on the evaporator coil
Evaporator Coil Icing
Symptom
Dehumidifier shuts off after a short time and restarts frequently
Short Cycling / Overheating Protection
Symptom
Dehumidifier trips the household breaker or GFCI outlet
Ground Fault / Overcurrent Condition
Symptom
Dehumidifier will not power on at all (no lights, no display)
No Power / Main Power Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier will not start; bucket light stays on even when bucket is installed
Bucket Detection Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier with built-in pump does not pump water out (bucket fills instead)
Internal Pump Not Operating
Symptom
Humidifier (Danby) runs but no visible mist or humidity increase
Humidification Failure
Symptom
Humidifier has weak or no airflow even though it is on
Humidifier Fan / Air Path Restriction
Symptom
Humidifier leaks water from the base
Tank Seal / Valve Leakage
Symptom
Humidifier produces white dust on nearby surfaces
Mineral Aerosolization
Symptom
Humidifier smells like mildew or stagnant water
Bacterial Growth in Reservoir
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Dehumidifier displays CF after long runtime
|
Filter Cleaning Reminder (Not a Fault) | View Details |
| E1 |
Dehumidifier displays E1 and will not run
|
Room Temperature Sensor (Ambient Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Dehumidifier displays E2 and stops operating
|
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Dehumidifier shows E3 and compressor will not run
|
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dehumidifier displays E4 and shuts down
|
Defrost Sensor / Overheat Protection Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Dehumidifier shows E5 and will not operate normally
|
Water Level / Pump Failure (for pump-equipped models) | View Details |
| E6 |
Dehumidifier displays E6 and stops dehumidifying
|
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main PCB | View Details |
| EC |
Dehumidifier shows EC and stops dehumidifying
|
Refrigerant System / Sensor Error (Protection Shutdown) | View Details |
| F0 |
Dehumidifier shows F0 and will not start
|
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Dehumidifier shows F1 and controls are unresponsive
|
Keypad / Control Panel Fault | View Details |
| HI |
Dehumidifier display shows HI and may not control humidity properly
|
High Temperature / High Humidity Indication | View Details |
| LO |
Dehumidifier display shows LO and unit does not dehumidify
|
Low Temperature Protection / Ambient Temperature Too Low | View Details |
| P1 |
Dehumidifier display shows P1 and unit will not start dehumidifying
|
Defrosting / Coil Temperature Protection Mode | View Details |
| P2 |
Dehumidifier display shows P2 and unit stops running
|
Bucket Full / Bucket Not Positioned Error | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier bucket overflows before shutoff
|
Bucket Level Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier display works but buttons do not respond
|
Keypad Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet
|
Biological Growth in Water Path | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier fan does not run, but compressor gets hot
|
Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier fan runs but very little air comes out
|
Restricted Airflow / Blower Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier is very noisy or rattles during operation
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor
|
Condensate Drainage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor never starts (fan only)
|
Compressor Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water even in humid conditions
|
Loss of Refrigerant / Weak Sealed System | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs continuously and never reaches set humidity
|
Humidity Control / Sensor Inaccuracy | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier shows normal operation but ice builds up on the evaporator coil
|
Evaporator Coil Icing | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier shuts off after a short time and restarts frequently
|
Short Cycling / Overheating Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier trips the household breaker or GFCI outlet
|
Ground Fault / Overcurrent Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier will not power on at all (no lights, no display)
|
No Power / Main Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier will not start; bucket light stays on even when bucket is installed
|
Bucket Detection Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier with built-in pump does not pump water out (bucket fills instead)
|
Internal Pump Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier (Danby) runs but no visible mist or humidity increase
|
Humidification Failure | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier has weak or no airflow even though it is on
|
Humidifier Fan / Air Path Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier leaks water from the base
|
Tank Seal / Valve Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier produces white dust on nearby surfaces
|
Mineral Aerosolization | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier smells like mildew or stagnant water
|
Bacterial Growth in Reservoir | View Details |
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