GE 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 extended use; may continue to run.
Filter Cleaning Reminder
E1
Dehumidifier displays E1 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Dehumidifier displays E2 and will not run the compressor or fan.
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure (Defrost Sensor)
E3
Dehumidifier shows E3 and shuts down or will not start dehumidifying.
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Failure
E4
Dehumidifier displays E4 and stops running; may beep repeatedly.
Refrigeration System or Defrost Protection Fault
E5
Dehumidifier shows E5 and will not run or shuts down shortly after starting.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Fault
E6
Dehumidifier displays E6 and does not dehumidify properly.
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board
EC
Dehumidifier displays EC and stops dehumidifying.
Refrigerant System Error / Low Refrigerant or Sensor Fault
F0
Dehumidifier displays F0 and will not operate normally.
Internal Control Fault / EEPROM or Configuration Error
F1
Dehumidifier displays F1 and may not respond to controls.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
F2
Dehumidifier shows F2 and may not maintain set humidity.
Humidity Sensor Calibration or Circuit Error
HI
Dehumidifier displays HI for humidity and may run continuously.
High Humidity Indication / Sensor at Upper Limit
LO
Dehumidifier displays LO and does not run the compressor.
Low Ambient Temperature Lockout
P1
Dehumidifier displays P1 and will not start dehumidifying.
Defrost Mode Active / Coil Protection
P2
Dehumidifier displays P2 and stops running; bucket may be full or appear empty.
Bucket Full or Bucket Not Positioned Correctly
Symptom
Dehumidifier bucket fills too quickly or overflows even with a drain hose attached.
Continuous Drain Malfunction
Symptom
Dehumidifier bucket full light stays on even when the bucket is empty and properly installed.
False Bucket Full Indication
Symptom
Dehumidifier coils freeze up with ice after running for some time.
Evaporator Coil Icing
Symptom
Dehumidifier controls are unresponsive or change settings by themselves.
Control Panel / Keypad Malfunction
Symptom
Dehumidifier display and buttons work, but fan does not run.
Fan Motor Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier display is blank or very dim, but the unit may still run.
Display / LED Board Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor during operation.
Biological Growth in Water System
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan runs but there is a loud rattling or grinding noise.
Fan Motor or Blower Wheel Noise
Symptom
Dehumidifier hums but neither the fan nor compressor starts.
Stalled Motor or Low Voltage Condition
Symptom
Dehumidifier in continuous mode still shuts off periodically even though humidity is high.
Protection Cycling / Auto Defrost or Overheat Protection
Symptom
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor instead of into the bucket or drain hose.
Water Leakage / Drainage Fault
Symptom
Dehumidifier makes a hissing or gurgling sound from inside the cabinet.
Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Dehumidifier plastic cabinet or bucket is cracked or broken, causing instability or leaks.
Physical Damage to Housing Components
Symptom
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor never starts; fan may run continuously and no water is collected.
Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but blows warm air into the room and seems to heat the space.
Perceived Overheating / Normal Heat Rejection
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but collects very little or no water even in humid conditions.
Poor Dehumidification / Low Capacity
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs continuously and never reaches the set humidity.
Inability to Reach Setpoint
Symptom
Dehumidifier shuts off after a short time even though the room is still humid.
Short Cycling / Premature Shutoff
Symptom
Dehumidifier trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when it starts.
High Current Draw / Electrical Short
Symptom
Dehumidifier vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Dehumidifier will not power on at all (no lights, no display).
No Power / Power Supply Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Dehumidifier displays CF after extended use; may continue to run.
|
Filter Cleaning Reminder | View Details |
| E1 |
Dehumidifier displays E1 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Dehumidifier displays E2 and will not run the compressor or fan.
|
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure (Defrost Sensor) | View Details |
| E3 |
Dehumidifier shows E3 and shuts down or will not start dehumidifying.
|
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dehumidifier displays E4 and stops running; may beep repeatedly.
|
Refrigeration System or Defrost Protection Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Dehumidifier shows E5 and will not run or shuts down shortly after starting.
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Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Dehumidifier displays E6 and does not dehumidify properly.
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Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board | View Details |
| EC |
Dehumidifier displays EC and stops dehumidifying.
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Refrigerant System Error / Low Refrigerant or Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F0 |
Dehumidifier displays F0 and will not operate normally.
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Internal Control Fault / EEPROM or Configuration Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Dehumidifier displays F1 and may not respond to controls.
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Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Dehumidifier shows F2 and may not maintain set humidity.
|
Humidity Sensor Calibration or Circuit Error | View Details |
| HI |
Dehumidifier displays HI for humidity and may run continuously.
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High Humidity Indication / Sensor at Upper Limit | View Details |
| LO |
Dehumidifier displays LO and does not run the compressor.
|
Low Ambient Temperature Lockout | View Details |
| P1 |
Dehumidifier displays P1 and will not start dehumidifying.
|
Defrost Mode Active / Coil Protection | View Details |
| P2 |
Dehumidifier displays P2 and stops running; bucket may be full or appear empty.
|
Bucket Full or Bucket Not Positioned Correctly | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier bucket fills too quickly or overflows even with a drain hose attached.
|
Continuous Drain Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier bucket full light stays on even when the bucket is empty and properly installed.
|
False Bucket Full Indication | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier coils freeze up with ice after running for some time.
|
Evaporator Coil Icing | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier controls are unresponsive or change settings by themselves.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier display and buttons work, but fan does not run.
|
Fan Motor Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier display is blank or very dim, but the unit may still run.
|
Display / LED Board Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor during operation.
|
Biological Growth in Water System | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier fan runs but there is a loud rattling or grinding noise.
|
Fan Motor or Blower Wheel Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier hums but neither the fan nor compressor starts.
|
Stalled Motor or Low Voltage Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier in continuous mode still shuts off periodically even though humidity is high.
|
Protection Cycling / Auto Defrost or Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor instead of into the bucket or drain hose.
|
Water Leakage / Drainage Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier makes a hissing or gurgling sound from inside the cabinet.
|
Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier plastic cabinet or bucket is cracked or broken, causing instability or leaks.
|
Physical Damage to Housing Components | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor never starts; fan may run continuously and no water is collected.
|
Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but blows warm air into the room and seems to heat the space.
|
Perceived Overheating / Normal Heat Rejection | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but collects very little or no water even in humid conditions.
|
Poor Dehumidification / Low Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs continuously and never reaches the set humidity.
|
Inability to Reach Setpoint | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier shuts off after a short time even though the room is still humid.
|
Short Cycling / Premature Shutoff | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when it starts.
|
High Current Draw / Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier will not power on at all (no lights, no display).
|
No Power / Power Supply Failure | View Details |
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