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Whynter 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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E1
Dehumidifier displays E1 and will not operate normally
Ambient Temperature Sensor (Room Thermistor) Error
E2
Dehumidifier shows E2 and compressor/fan may not run
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Error
E3
Dehumidifier displays E3 and shuts down or fails to start
Humidity Sensor (RH Sensor) Error
E4
Dehumidifier shows E4 and does not cool or dehumidify
Refrigeration System Protection / High or Low Pressure Fault (Model-dependent)
E5
Dehumidifier displays E5 and will not run compressor
Compressor Overload / Overcurrent Protection
E6
Dehumidifier shows E6 and controls may be unresponsive or erratic
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board
E7
Dehumidifier displays E7 and stops operating
Water Pump Failure (for models with built-in condensate pump)
E8
Dehumidifier shows E8 and shuts down unexpectedly
Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error
EC
Dehumidifier shows EC and does not cool or dehumidify
Refrigerant System Error / Low Refrigerant or Sensor Fault
F1
Dehumidifier displays F1 and stops dehumidifying
Frost Protection / Low Coil Temperature Fault
F2
Dehumidifier shows F2 and will not run properly
High Temperature Fault / Overheat Protection
H1
Dehumidifier displays H1 and humidity reading seems stuck at 20% or 30%
Humidity Sensor Calibration or Range Error
H2
Dehumidifier shows H2 and will not respond to humidity setpoint changes
Humidity Sensor Disconnected or Shorted
HI
Dehumidifier displays HI and may run continuously
High Humidity Indication or Sensor Out-of-Range High
LO
Dehumidifier displays LO and does not start dehumidifying
Low Temperature Lockout
P1
Dehumidifier displays P1 and will not start dehumidifying
Internal Water Collection Bucket Full or Not Seated
P2
Dehumidifier shows P2 and stops running, often after some time of operation
Internal Condensate Reservoir Full (Continuous Drain Not Installed or Blocked)
P3
Dehumidifier displays P3 and compressor will not engage
Ambient Temperature Out of Operating Range (Low Temperature Protection)
P4
Dehumidifier shows P4 and shuts down or will not start
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
Symptom
Dehumidifier bucket fills very quickly and unit shuts off frequently
High Moisture Load or Improper Drain Setup
Symptom
Dehumidifier coils freeze into a solid block of ice during operation
Evaporator Coil Icing
Symptom
Dehumidifier cycles on and off rapidly when set to a specific humidity
Humidity Hysteresis / Sensor Placement Issue
Symptom
Dehumidifier display and buttons are unresponsive, but power light may be on
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier display is very dim or segments are missing, but unit still runs
Display Module Degradation
Symptom
Dehumidifier display shows incorrect room temperature
Ambient Temperature Sensing Error
Symptom
Dehumidifier emits a burning or electrical smell during operation
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet
Biological Growth in Drain Pan and Coils
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan does not run, but compressor attempts to start or runs briefly
Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan runs but airflow is weak from the outlet
Restricted Airflow / Blower Wheel Obstruction
Symptom
Dehumidifier frequently trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses
Excessive Current Draw / Electrical Short
Symptom
Dehumidifier hums loudly but neither fan nor compressor starts
Stalled Motor or Seized Compressor
Symptom
Dehumidifier indicates bucket full even when bucket is empty and properly installed
False Bucket Full Detection
Symptom
Dehumidifier makes loud rattling or vibrating noises during operation
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Dehumidifier powers on but compressor never starts; only fan runs
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water; humidity in room remains high
Insufficient Dehumidification / Loss of Cooling Capacity
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs continuously and never reaches the set humidity
Humidity Control Failure / Undersized Capacity
Symptom
Dehumidifier shuts off after a few minutes of operation and restarts repeatedly
Short Cycling / Overheat or Frost Protection Cycling
Symptom
Dehumidifier will not power on at all; display is blank
No Power / Dead Control Board
Symptom
Water leaks from the bottom or sides of the dehumidifier onto the floor
External Water Leak / Drainage Failure
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