GE Water Heaters Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
GE electric water heater with electronic control displays E1 and does not heat.
Upper Element or Upper Thermostat Circuit Fault
E2
GE electric water heater displays E2 and water is only lukewarm.
Lower Element or Lower Thermostat Circuit Fault
E3
GE electric water heater with digital control shows E3 and temperature readings are erratic.
Tank Temperature Sensor Out of Range
E4
GE electric water heater displays E4 and will not heat; ECO trips repeatedly.
Overtemperature / ECO Trip Condition
E5
GE electric water heater with leak detection feature shows E5 or LEAK and shuts off power to elements.
Leak Detection Sensor Activated
E6
GE electric water heater displays E6 and does not respond to temperature adjustments.
Keypad / Touch Control Fault
E7
GE electric water heater shows E7 and may intermittently shut off heating.
Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault
E8
GE electric water heater displays E8 and heating is disabled.
Dry-Fire Protection / No Water in Tank
E9
GE electric water heater shows E9 and may shut down for safety.
Ground Fault or Leakage Current Detected
F1
GE electric heat pump water heater displays F1 and will not heat water properly.
Tank Temperature Sensor Failure
F10
GE heat pump water heater shows F10 and may not respond to user inputs correctly.
User Interface / Display Communication Fault
F11
GE heat pump water heater displays F11 and will not operate normally.
Main Control Board Failure
F12
GE heat pump water heater shows F12 and may not heat water in heat pump mode.
Reversing Valve or Defrost Control Fault
F2
GE heat pump water heater shows F2 and shuts down or runs only in limited modes.
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Failure
F3
GE heat pump water heater displays F3 and may not run the heat pump compressor.
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure
F4
GE heat pump water heater shows F4 and the compressor will not run.
Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor Failure
F5
GE heat pump water heater displays F5 and may shut down the heat pump function.
Condenser Coil Temperature Sensor Failure
F6
GE heat pump water heater shows F6 and will not operate the fan correctly.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
F7
GE heat pump water heater displays F7 and the compressor does not start.
Compressor Start/Run Fault
F8
GE heat pump water heater shows F8 and may shut down or switch to electric-only mode.
High Pressure or Refrigerant System Fault
F9
GE heat pump water heater displays F9 and may not heat properly.
Low Refrigerant or Low Pressure Fault
Symptom
Condensate water dripping around GE heat pump water heater instead of through drain line.
Condensate Drain Blockage or Misrouting
Symptom
GE electric water heater produces only a small amount of hot water, then quickly turns lukewarm.
Lower Element Not Heating
Symptom
GE gas water heater frequently goes out due to flammable vapor sensor or safety lockout (no code on basic models).
Flammable Vapor Sensor / Safety Lockout
Symptom
GE gas water heater makes a roaring or rumbling noise when burner is on.
Combustion Noise / Dirty Burner
Symptom
GE heat pump water heater runs constantly but water temperature is low.
Insufficient Heating Capacity / Heat Pump Underperformance
Symptom
GE water heater causes discolored or rusty hot water.
Corrosion / Rust Contamination
Symptom
GE water heater emits a rotten egg or sulfur smell from hot water taps.
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor in Hot Water
Symptom
GE water heater leaks from the top around plumbing connections.
Top Plumbing Leak
Symptom
GE water heater makes popping or rumbling noises during heating.
Sediment Boiling / Scale Buildup
Symptom
GE water heater outer jacket feels unusually hot to the touch.
Insulation Loss or Localized Overheating
Symptom
GE water heater pilot light will not stay lit (gas models).
Pilot / Thermocouple Failure
Symptom
GE water heater trips the circuit breaker repeatedly.
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Symptom
GE water heater vibrates or rattles loudly during heat pump operation.
Mechanical Vibration / Fan or Compressor Mounting Issue
Symptom
Main burner on GE gas water heater will not ignite, but pilot is lit.
Main Burner Ignition Failure
Symptom
No hot water at all from GE electric water heater (no error code displayed).
Complete Loss of Heating
Symptom
Temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve on GE water heater is dripping or discharging water.
T&P Relief Valve Discharge
Symptom
Water from GE water heater is too hot, scalding at faucets.
Overheating / Thermostat Out of Calibration
Symptom
Water leaking from the bottom of GE water heater or from the drain area.
Bottom Leak / Tank or Drain Valve Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
GE electric water heater with electronic control displays E1 and does not heat.
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Upper Element or Upper Thermostat Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
GE electric water heater displays E2 and water is only lukewarm.
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Lower Element or Lower Thermostat Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
GE electric water heater with digital control shows E3 and temperature readings are erratic.
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Tank Temperature Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| E4 |
GE electric water heater displays E4 and will not heat; ECO trips repeatedly.
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Overtemperature / ECO Trip Condition | View Details |
| E5 |
GE electric water heater with leak detection feature shows E5 or LEAK and shuts off power to elements.
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Leak Detection Sensor Activated | View Details |
| E6 |
GE electric water heater displays E6 and does not respond to temperature adjustments.
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Keypad / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
GE electric water heater shows E7 and may intermittently shut off heating.
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Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
GE electric water heater displays E8 and heating is disabled.
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Dry-Fire Protection / No Water in Tank | View Details |
| E9 |
GE electric water heater shows E9 and may shut down for safety.
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Ground Fault or Leakage Current Detected | View Details |
| F1 |
GE electric heat pump water heater displays F1 and will not heat water properly.
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Tank Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F10 |
GE heat pump water heater shows F10 and may not respond to user inputs correctly.
|
User Interface / Display Communication Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
GE heat pump water heater displays F11 and will not operate normally.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F12 |
GE heat pump water heater shows F12 and may not heat water in heat pump mode.
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Reversing Valve or Defrost Control Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
GE heat pump water heater shows F2 and shuts down or runs only in limited modes.
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F3 |
GE heat pump water heater displays F3 and may not run the heat pump compressor.
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Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F4 |
GE heat pump water heater shows F4 and the compressor will not run.
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Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F5 |
GE heat pump water heater displays F5 and may shut down the heat pump function.
|
Condenser Coil Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F6 |
GE heat pump water heater shows F6 and will not operate the fan correctly.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
GE heat pump water heater displays F7 and the compressor does not start.
|
Compressor Start/Run Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
GE heat pump water heater shows F8 and may shut down or switch to electric-only mode.
|
High Pressure or Refrigerant System Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
GE heat pump water heater displays F9 and may not heat properly.
|
Low Refrigerant or Low Pressure Fault | View Details |
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Condensate water dripping around GE heat pump water heater instead of through drain line.
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Condensate Drain Blockage or Misrouting | View Details |
| – |
GE electric water heater produces only a small amount of hot water, then quickly turns lukewarm.
|
Lower Element Not Heating | View Details |
| – |
GE gas water heater frequently goes out due to flammable vapor sensor or safety lockout (no code on basic models).
|
Flammable Vapor Sensor / Safety Lockout | View Details |
| – |
GE gas water heater makes a roaring or rumbling noise when burner is on.
|
Combustion Noise / Dirty Burner | View Details |
| – |
GE heat pump water heater runs constantly but water temperature is low.
|
Insufficient Heating Capacity / Heat Pump Underperformance | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater causes discolored or rusty hot water.
|
Corrosion / Rust Contamination | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater emits a rotten egg or sulfur smell from hot water taps.
|
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor in Hot Water | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater leaks from the top around plumbing connections.
|
Top Plumbing Leak | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater makes popping or rumbling noises during heating.
|
Sediment Boiling / Scale Buildup | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater outer jacket feels unusually hot to the touch.
|
Insulation Loss or Localized Overheating | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater pilot light will not stay lit (gas models).
|
Pilot / Thermocouple Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater trips the circuit breaker repeatedly.
|
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
GE water heater vibrates or rattles loudly during heat pump operation.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Fan or Compressor Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Main burner on GE gas water heater will not ignite, but pilot is lit.
|
Main Burner Ignition Failure | View Details |
| – |
No hot water at all from GE electric water heater (no error code displayed).
|
Complete Loss of Heating | View Details |
| – |
Temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve on GE water heater is dripping or discharging water.
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T&P Relief Valve Discharge | View Details |
| – |
Water from GE water heater is too hot, scalding at faucets.
|
Overheating / Thermostat Out of Calibration | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from the bottom of GE water heater or from the drain area.
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Bottom Leak / Tank or Drain Valve Leak | View Details |
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