Modern appliances display error codes that function as diagnostic tools, allowing homeowners to either self-repair or provide technicians with precise information. SkyBreezeTech compiled this guide from thousands of repairs performed across Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Odessa, Shady Hills, Hudson, and Dade City.
Refrigerator Error Codes (Most Popular Brands)
Samsung Refrigerators:
- OF OF / O FF — Demo mode (turn off at control panel)
- 88 88 — Power reset needed (unplug 10 minutes)
- 5E/SE — Defrost sensor error
- 1E/1 E — Ice maker sensor failure
- PC ER — Door wiring issue
- 22 E/26 E — Fan error
- 41/42 — Network error
LG Refrigerators:
- Er IF — Icing fan motor failure (the #1 call we get in Land O’ Lakes during summer)
- Er FF — Freezer fan error
- Er FS — Freezer sensor
- Er rF — Refrigerator fan failure
- Er dH — Defrost heater error
- Er CO — Communication error
Whirlpool/Maytag/KitchenAid:
- PO — Power outage detected
- F1 E1 — Main control board failure
- F5 E2 — Door opening issue
- E0 — Ice maker fault
- E2 — Lost cooling
GE/Hotpoint/Haier:
- FF — Frozen food sensor error
- CI — Ice maker not producing
- dE — Door error
- PF — Power failure
- CC — Temperature check required
Frigidaire/Electrolux:
- SY EF — Evaporator fan failure
- SY CE/SY CF — Communication error
- H1 — Freezer temperature too high
- OP/O — Fresh food sensor open
If your fridge is showing any ‘E’ code and it’s under 5 years old, always try a hard reset (unplug 10 minutes) before calling. 60% of the time it clears temporary glitches.
Washing Machine Error Codes
Samsung Washers:
- UE/UB — Unbalanced load (rearrange clothes)
- dS/dL — Door not locked properly
- nF — No water fill (90% of the time it’s the inlet screens clogged with hard-water minerals)
- LE/LC — Leak detected
- 5E/SE — Drain issue
- tE — Temperature sensor error
- OE/OF — Overflow detected
LG Washers:
- IE — Inlet water issue
- UE — Unbalanced load
- OE — Drain problem
- dE — Door error
- FE — Overfill
- LE — Motor overload
- tE — Thermistor fault
Whirlpool/Maytag/Amana:
- Ld — Long drain
- uL — Unbalanced load
- oL — Overloaded
- Sd/5d — Too many suds (use HE detergent)
- LF — Long fill
- HC — Reversed hot/cold hoses
GE/Hotpoint Washers:
- E22 — Fill timeout
- E23 — Drain issue
- E30 — Drum overfilled
- E61 — Door lock failure
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Dryer Error Codes
Samsung Dryers:
- tS/tO/t5 — Thermistor error
- HC — Heating error
- 9C1 — Voltage issue (common after storms in Shady Hills)
- FE — Power supply frequency error
- dF — Door circuit fault
LG Dryers:
- dHE — Drying heater error
- tE — Thermistor issue
- PS — Power supply issue
- nP — No heat detected
- Flow Sense d80/d90/d95 — 80–95% airflow blockage. Clean the vent — this is the #1 fire hazard
Whirlpool/Maytag/Kenmore Dryers:
- PF — Power failure
- AF — Restricted airflow
- F-01 — Main control failure
- F-22/F-23 — Outlet thermistor error
- F-70/F-71 — User interface board failure
Electrolux Dryers:
- E64 — Heater open circuit (most common call)
- E63 — Heater shorted to ground
- Ad — Auto-dry circuit malfunction
Quick Diagnostic Checklist
- Unplug the appliance for ten minutes to clear temporary errors
- Check appliance leveling (especially washers)
- Clean filters and vents thoroughly
- Inspect hoses and power cords
- Look up the specific error code for your brand and model
When to Call a Professional
Call SkyBreezeTech for: refrigerant leaks, sealed system issues, control board failures, gas dryer ignition problems, and any burning or sparking. We offer same or next-day appointments, flat-rate diagnostics, one-year warranties, and carry stocked common parts on every truck.
Call or text us at (813) 534-5324 or book online at skybreezetech.com. Operating hours: Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.