GE Appliances 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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BU
Dehumidifier shows BU and stops running, even though the bucket appears empty
Bucket Detection Error
CF
Dehumidifier displays CF and may stop dehumidifying
Filter Check Reminder / Airflow Warning
E1
Dehumidifier stops running and displays E1 on the control panel
Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Dehumidifier displays E2 and will not run or shuts off shortly after starting
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Dehumidifier shows E3 and compressor will not start or shuts down quickly
Humidity Sensor / Humidistat Failure
E4
Dehumidifier displays E4 and stops running, often after a short period
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Protection Error
E5
Dehumidifier shows E5 and will not start or shuts down immediately
Internal Communication or Control Board Error
E6
Dehumidifier displays E6 and controls are unresponsive or unit will not start
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error
E7
Dehumidifier shows E7 and shuts down, often accompanied by compressor not starting
Compressor Overload / Current Protection Error
E8
Dehumidifier displays E8 and stops operating, fan may still run briefly
High Temperature / Overheat Protection Error
E9
Dehumidifier shows E9 and will not dehumidify properly
Internal EEPROM / Configuration Error
EC
Dehumidifier displays EC and fails to cool or remove moisture
Refrigerant System / Cooling Error
F0
Dehumidifier displays F0 and will not operate normally
General Sensor Fault / Sensor Circuit Error
F1
Dehumidifier shows F1 and does not respond correctly to humidity settings
Humidity Sensor Circuit Error
F2
Dehumidifier displays F2 and may shut down or fail to start
Ambient Temperature Sensor Error
F3
Dehumidifier shows F3 and may run the fan only, with no dehumidification
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Error
F4
Dehumidifier displays F4 and shuts down the compressor
High-Temperature Sensor Error
HI
Dehumidifier display shows HI for humidity and runs continuously
High Humidity Indication / Humidity Sensor Out of Range
LO
Dehumidifier display shows LO and the unit will not start dehumidifying
Low Temperature Lockout
P1
Dehumidifier displays P1 and does not start dehumidifying
Defrost Mode / Coil Protection Active
P2
Dehumidifier displays P2 and stops running, bucket is full or nearly full
Bucket Full / Tank Full Protection
P3
Dehumidifier shows P3 and does not start the compressor
Low Ambient Temperature Protection
Symptom
Dehumidifier bucket fills too quickly or overflows, even with a hose attached.
Continuous Drain Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier display and buttons do not respond, but the unit may still run in one mode.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier display works, but settings reset every time it is unplugged or loses power
Memory / Non-Volatile Storage Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier does not power on at all; there are no lights or display
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet.
Odor / Microbial Growth
Symptom
Dehumidifier fan does not run, but the compressor may start and become very hot.
Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier frost builds up on the evaporator coil and does not melt between cycles
Coil Icing / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Dehumidifier has a burning or electrical smell during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault
Symptom
Dehumidifier is very noisy during operation, producing rattling or buzzing sounds.
Excessive Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor instead of into the bucket or drain hose.
Water Leakage / Drainage Fault
Symptom
Dehumidifier powers on, but the compressor never starts and only the fan runs
Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs briefly then shuts off, repeatedly cycling on and off.
Short Cycling
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water; the room remains humid.
No Dehumidification / Poor Moisture Removal
Symptom
Dehumidifier runs but trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse
Overcurrent / Short Circuit
Symptom
Dehumidifier shows incorrect humidity readings (e.g., 30% in a very damp room)
Humidity Calibration / Sensor Drift
Symptom
Dehumidifier vibrates excessively and may move across the floor.
Severe Vibration
Symptom
Dehumidifier/humidifier combo does not produce mist or add moisture
Humidifier Output Failure (for GE combo humidifier/dehumidifier units)
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| BU |
Dehumidifier shows BU and stops running, even though the bucket appears empty
|
Bucket Detection Error | View Details |
| CF |
Dehumidifier displays CF and may stop dehumidifying
|
Filter Check Reminder / Airflow Warning | View Details |
| E1 |
Dehumidifier stops running and displays E1 on the control panel
|
Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Dehumidifier displays E2 and will not run or shuts off shortly after starting
|
Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Dehumidifier shows E3 and compressor will not start or shuts down quickly
|
Humidity Sensor / Humidistat Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dehumidifier displays E4 and stops running, often after a short period
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Protection Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Dehumidifier shows E5 and will not start or shuts down immediately
|
Internal Communication or Control Board Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dehumidifier displays E6 and controls are unresponsive or unit will not start
|
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dehumidifier shows E7 and shuts down, often accompanied by compressor not starting
|
Compressor Overload / Current Protection Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dehumidifier displays E8 and stops operating, fan may still run briefly
|
High Temperature / Overheat Protection Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dehumidifier shows E9 and will not dehumidify properly
|
Internal EEPROM / Configuration Error | View Details |
| EC |
Dehumidifier displays EC and fails to cool or remove moisture
|
Refrigerant System / Cooling Error | View Details |
| F0 |
Dehumidifier displays F0 and will not operate normally
|
General Sensor Fault / Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Dehumidifier shows F1 and does not respond correctly to humidity settings
|
Humidity Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Dehumidifier displays F2 and may shut down or fail to start
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F3 |
Dehumidifier shows F3 and may run the fan only, with no dehumidification
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Dehumidifier displays F4 and shuts down the compressor
|
High-Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| HI |
Dehumidifier display shows HI for humidity and runs continuously
|
High Humidity Indication / Humidity Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| LO |
Dehumidifier display shows LO and the unit will not start dehumidifying
|
Low Temperature Lockout | View Details |
| P1 |
Dehumidifier displays P1 and does not start dehumidifying
|
Defrost Mode / Coil Protection Active | View Details |
| P2 |
Dehumidifier displays P2 and stops running, bucket is full or nearly full
|
Bucket Full / Tank Full Protection | View Details |
| P3 |
Dehumidifier shows P3 and does not start the compressor
|
Low Ambient Temperature Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier bucket fills too quickly or overflows, even with a hose attached.
|
Continuous Drain Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier display and buttons do not respond, but the unit may still run in one mode.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier display works, but settings reset every time it is unplugged or loses power
|
Memory / Non-Volatile Storage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier does not power on at all; there are no lights or display
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier emits a musty or moldy odor from the air outlet.
|
Odor / Microbial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier fan does not run, but the compressor may start and become very hot.
|
Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier frost builds up on the evaporator coil and does not melt between cycles
|
Coil Icing / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier has a burning or electrical smell during operation.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier is very noisy during operation, producing rattling or buzzing sounds.
|
Excessive Noise / Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor instead of into the bucket or drain hose.
|
Water Leakage / Drainage Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier powers on, but the compressor never starts and only the fan runs
|
Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs briefly then shuts off, repeatedly cycling on and off.
|
Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but does not collect water; the room remains humid.
|
No Dehumidification / Poor Moisture Removal | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier runs but trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse
|
Overcurrent / Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier shows incorrect humidity readings (e.g., 30% in a very damp room)
|
Humidity Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier vibrates excessively and may move across the floor.
|
Severe Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Dehumidifier/humidifier combo does not produce mist or add moisture
|
Humidifier Output Failure (for GE combo humidifier/dehumidifier units) | View Details |
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