Sunbeam 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 display shows CF after extended use
Filter Cleaning Reminder
E1
Dehumidifier will not start and displays E1 on the control panel
Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Dehumidifier runs briefly then stops and displays E2
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Dehumidifier display shows E3 and compressor will not engage
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Failure
E4
Dehumidifier beeps and shows E4, unit shuts down shortly after starting
Refrigeration System Protection / High or Low Temperature Fault
E5
Dehumidifier displays E5 and will not dehumidify
Compressor Overload / Current Protection Fault
E6
Dehumidifier shows E6 and fan does not run or runs erratically
Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Fault
E7
Dehumidifier displays E7 and stops operating after a short time
Internal Communication or EEPROM Error
E8
Dehumidifier shows E8 and will not start the compressor
Low Refrigerant / Coil Temperature Protection Error (interpreted by sensor)
E9
Dehumidifier displays E9 and controls are unresponsive or erratic
Keypad / Control Panel Error
EC
Dehumidifier shows EC and stops cooling
Refrigerant System Error / Sensor-Detected Cooling Failure
F0
Humidifier displays F0 and stops producing mist
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error
F1
Humidifier shows F1 and will not turn on the ultrasonic mist
Ultrasonic Transducer Fault
F2
Humidifier displays F2 and shuts off shortly after starting
Overheat / Dry-Run Protection Fault (Warm Mist Models)
F3
Humidifier shows F3 and fan does not run
Fan Motor Fault (Humidifier)
F4
Humidifier displays F4 and will not operate
Internal Sensor / PCB Fault
HI
Dehumidifier display shows HI and runs continuously
High Humidity Indication / Humidity Sensor Out of Range
LO
Dehumidifier display shows LO and unit does not dehumidify
Low Ambient Temperature Lockout
Symptom
Dehumidifier bucket full light stays on even when bucket is empty and properly installed
Bucket Full Switch Fault
Symptom
Dehumidifier continuous drain feature not working (water still fills bucket)
Continuous Drainage Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier does not power on at all (no lights, no display)
No Power / Input Power Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet
Odor / Biological Growth
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan runs but compressor never starts (no cooling, no water collection)
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier is very noisy or rattles during operation
Excessive Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor
Water Leakage / Drainage Fault
Symptom
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor and fan never start (unit just sits idle)
Control Logic / Relay Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water (room remains humid)
No Dehumidification / Poor Cooling Performance
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but shuts off after a few minutes and restarts frequently
Short Cycling
Symptom
Dehumidifier trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses
Overcurrent / Electrical Short
Symptom
Dehumidifier vibrates excessively and may move on the floor
Severe Vibration
Symptom
Humidifier display or indicator lights flicker or dim intermittently
Unstable Power / Display Issue
Symptom
Humidifier emits a white dust on nearby surfaces
Mineral Dust Emission (Ultrasonic Models)
Symptom
Humidifier fan runs but there is no visible mist at the outlet
Airflow Without Mist
Symptom
Humidifier has a strong plastic or chemical smell when new
New Appliance Odor
Symptom
Humidifier leaks water from the base onto the table or floor
Humidifier Water Leakage
Symptom
Humidifier makes gurgling or bubbling noises
Normal Water Transfer / Air Entrapment Noise
Symptom
Humidifier powers on but produces no mist
No Mist Production
Symptom
Humidifier produces very weak mist output even on high setting
Reduced Mist Output
Symptom
Humidifier shuts off unexpectedly even though there is water in the tank
Unexpected Shutdown / False Empty Detection
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Dehumidifier display shows CF after extended use
|
Filter Cleaning Reminder | View Details |
| E1 |
Dehumidifier will not start and displays E1 on the control panel
|
Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Dehumidifier runs briefly then stops and displays E2
|
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Dehumidifier display shows E3 and compressor will not engage
|
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dehumidifier beeps and shows E4, unit shuts down shortly after starting
|
Refrigeration System Protection / High or Low Temperature Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Dehumidifier displays E5 and will not dehumidify
|
Compressor Overload / Current Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Dehumidifier shows E6 and fan does not run or runs erratically
|
Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Dehumidifier displays E7 and stops operating after a short time
|
Internal Communication or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dehumidifier shows E8 and will not start the compressor
|
Low Refrigerant / Coil Temperature Protection Error (interpreted by sensor) | View Details |
| E9 |
Dehumidifier displays E9 and controls are unresponsive or erratic
|
Keypad / Control Panel Error | View Details |
| EC |
Dehumidifier shows EC and stops cooling
|
Refrigerant System Error / Sensor-Detected Cooling Failure | View Details |
| F0 |
Humidifier displays F0 and stops producing mist
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Humidifier shows F1 and will not turn on the ultrasonic mist
|
Ultrasonic Transducer Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Humidifier displays F2 and shuts off shortly after starting
|
Overheat / Dry-Run Protection Fault (Warm Mist Models) | View Details |
| F3 |
Humidifier shows F3 and fan does not run
|
Fan Motor Fault (Humidifier) | View Details |
| F4 |
Humidifier displays F4 and will not operate
|
Internal Sensor / PCB Fault | View Details |
| HI |
Dehumidifier display shows HI and runs continuously
|
High Humidity Indication / Humidity Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| LO |
Dehumidifier display shows LO and unit does not dehumidify
|
Low Ambient Temperature Lockout | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier bucket full light stays on even when bucket is empty and properly installed
|
Bucket Full Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier continuous drain feature not working (water still fills bucket)
|
Continuous Drainage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier does not power on at all (no lights, no display)
|
No Power / Input Power Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet
|
Odor / Biological Growth | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier fan runs but compressor never starts (no cooling, no water collection)
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier is very noisy or rattles during operation
|
Excessive Noise / Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor
|
Water Leakage / Drainage Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor and fan never start (unit just sits idle)
|
Control Logic / Relay Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water (room remains humid)
|
No Dehumidification / Poor Cooling Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but shuts off after a few minutes and restarts frequently
|
Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses
|
Overcurrent / Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier vibrates excessively and may move on the floor
|
Severe Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier display or indicator lights flicker or dim intermittently
|
Unstable Power / Display Issue | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier emits a white dust on nearby surfaces
|
Mineral Dust Emission (Ultrasonic Models) | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier fan runs but there is no visible mist at the outlet
|
Airflow Without Mist | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier has a strong plastic or chemical smell when new
|
New Appliance Odor | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier leaks water from the base onto the table or floor
|
Humidifier Water Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier makes gurgling or bubbling noises
|
Normal Water Transfer / Air Entrapment Noise | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier powers on but produces no mist
|
No Mist Production | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier produces very weak mist output even on high setting
|
Reduced Mist Output | View Details |
| – |
Humidifier shuts off unexpectedly even though there is water in the tank
|
Unexpected Shutdown / False Empty Detection | View Details |
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