Samsung Air Conditioner Error Code Cause Check and Action
Errors during use are unavoidable when using air conditioners
Let’s start with the errors that frequently occur in Samsung air conditioners.
We will also learn how to fix the error yourself.
In general, E101, ER01, EA01, C101 errors occur frequently. 삼성 에어컨 에러코드
Possible reasons are:
Samsung Air Conditioner-Error Codes
Samsung air conditioner-error code-list
1. It may appear when the power cord of the outdoor unit is not connected. 좋은뉴스
2. Check if the air conditioner circuit breaker connected to the outdoor unit air outlet is off.
Verification is required.
3. Insufficient capacity due to the use of multiple multi-tap.
4. In the case of a new building, in case of installing backup power to the standby power outlet
It can happen.
Most of the error codes that occur for the reasons above are caused by problems with the outdoor unit.
<Check the outdoor unit power cord connection>
If the outdoor unit power cord is not connected, connect the outdoor unit power cord.
Toad House Air Conditioner Breaker When the power to the outdoor unit socket is turned off, power is turned on through the socket. The thumb-thick black line is the outdoor unit power cord. Check that it is plugged into an outlet, and if it is plugged into an outdoor unit, unplug the power cord and connect a fan or other appliance.
Make sure the power is turned on. In the case of apartments, the air conditioner breaker in the toad house may be disconnected.
Samsung air conditioner error codes
Samsung Air Conditioner – Error Code E4
Samsung Air Conditioner-Display-Error Code
Filter cleaning instructions Clean the dust filter every two weeks.
Automatic Cleaning and Drying Information When automatic cleaning is completed, the product turns off.
Power saving indicator Displayed when the outdoor unit is in power saving mode.
CF Filter Cleaning Instructions Clean the dust filter every two weeks.
Cl Automatic Cleaning and Drying Indicator When automatic cleaning is complete, the product turns off.
C101 Check indoor unit/outdoor unit communication Check if the outdoor unit power cord is not disconnected or loose.
Make sure the earth leakage breaker is turned on.
C134 Shutter Sensor Check An engineer is required to check the sensor.
However, this is an error that does not affect cooling performance.
C154 (Vertical Top) Indoor fan check Appears when there is a problem with the indoor unit fan.
Unplug the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker and reconnect power.
C155 (Vertical Interruption) Inspection of indoor fan It is displayed when there is a problem with the fan of the indoor unit.
Unplug the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker and reconnect power.
C176 (vertical bottom) Check indoor unit fan Indicates when there is a problem with the indoor unit fan.
Unplug the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker and reconnect power.
C163 Option Check Initialize the indoor unit option settings.
If you call the customer center at 1588-3366, you can take action yourself through a professional counselor.
C404 Overload Protection Control It may be a temporary phenomenon of overloading the outdoor unit.
Install a sunshade (sun visor) on the outdoor unit or spray water to cool the outdoor unit.
Check the installation of the C416 emission control outdoor unit.
Install a sunshade (sun visor) on the outdoor unit or spray water to cool the outdoor unit.
C422 EEV valve blocked Check that the service valve is open.
Check for leaks.
Please turn off the power and turn it on again.
C463 OLP Protection Control It may be a temporary phenomenon of outdoor unit overload.
Install a sunshade (sun visor) on the outdoor unit or spray water to cool the outdoor unit.
C465 Overload protection control There may be a temporary condition of outdoor unit overload.
Install a sunshade (sun visor) on the outdoor unit or spray water to cool the outdoor unit.
C554 Checking the amount of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant after connecting the pipes and checking for leaks.
C574 Check for Refrigerant Leaks After checking plumbing connections and leaks, check the amount of refrigerant.
List of other error codes for Samsung air conditioners
Samsung air conditioner – error code C574
Samsung Air Conditioner-Error Code E1
Samsung Air Conditioner-Others-Error Codes
Error Code Symptom Possible Cause
E134 or E136 E134 or E136 flashes on the temperature display → The front panel is not working or the panel position sensor is faulty.
※ Front panel: Large panel on the front of the air conditioner (at this time, the panel moves left and right)
※ Panel position detection sensor: This sensor detects whether or not the panel has reached its original position after being moved.
E422 / C422 E422, C422 blinks and does not operate. → The temperature display part of the host does not work.
E4 The E4 indicator appears on the temperature display. → This phenomenon occurs when the automatic grill at the bottom of the product does not work.
※ Auto Grill: The lower part of the air inlet that opens when the product is running
E458 / C458 Vertical air conditioner E4-58 blinks in the temperature display area. → It may occur when the fan speed of the outdoor unit is abnormal.
E458 / C458 E4-58 blinks on the temperature display of the stand air conditioner body. → It can occur when the rotation speed of the outdoor unit fan is abnormal.
Operation (wave) lamp Only the operation (wave) lamp of the wall-mounted air conditioner blinks. This is an indication when the power is re-applied, and it is not a malfunction.
※ If other lamps blink together or sequentially, it may be out of order.
E101, ER01, EA01, C101 E101, ER01, EA01, C101 Error blinks. → It may occur when the indoor/outdoor unit communication is unstable or the outdoor unit power is cut off.
Inspection when E2/auto shutter is turned off E2 appears on the main body temperature display.→ This may occur when the front door or auto shutter malfunctions.
※ Auto Shutter : Automatic door that opens when the product is running and closes when the power is turned off.
※ Front door: Similar to an auto shutter, the panel that operates while the driving part opens
E158 E159 E158 or E159 blinks on the body temperature display. → It can be caused by a gear being dislodged when the panel moves left and right due to an error in the front driving panel or a defective position sensor.
E554_C554 / E574_C574 / SC_5C E554, C554 errors are blinking on the temperature display. → This error is displayed when insufficient refrigerant is detected during smart installation.
English letter E or C and number English letter E or C and number blink on the main body temperature display → If there is a problem with the air conditioner, letter E or C and three numbers are displayed blinking in pairs.
(※ For E101, E1-01 blinks two at a time.)
E163 All lamps of the wall-mounted air conditioner are blinking. (E163) → This is an error in which options are deleted due to a temporary malfunction of the product.
EH / Heater indicator (lamp) flickers Medium-to-large air conditioning heater lamp flickers → This can occur when the heater is not connected to power or the heater’s circuit breaker is turned off when the product is installed.
(That is, an error that occurs when power is not supplied to the heater side)
E425/C425/Reverse phase detection E425_C425 error appears on the body temperature display. → This error occurs when the 3-phase (R, S, T) power wiring is changed, so it is not a malfunction of the product.
(※ Reverse phase detection error: When using 3-phase power, if each phase is reversed, damage to the product occurs when the product is operated. This is a protection control error that stops operation to protect the product.)
Defrost (re-defrost)/DF During heating operation, the defrost lamp or dF is displayed and no air comes out. This indicates that the frost generated from the outdoor unit is being removed during heating operation, so it is not a malfunction.
When heating is turned on, cold air comes out of the outdoor unit, and at this time, frost is formed. To remove this frost, the heating is temporarily stopped and the temperature of the outdoor unit is increased.
This operation is called a defrost operation, and it cannot be started or stopped arbitrarily as this process proceeds automatically.
Also, during this process, the frost melts and steam is generated, but you can rest assured that it is not smoke from a fire.
dF (Defrost): It means to remove frost.
E161_C161 mixed operation error E161_C161 error appears on the body temperature display. → Mixed operation error. Since there is only one outdoor unit, multiple indoor units must be operated in the same operation mode.
For example, if the stand is for cooling, but one set of wall mounts is for heating, the outdoor unit cannot run two operations at the same time, so it stops with an error message displayed. This is an error that occurs due to an error in usage, not a malfunction of the device.
E441 / C441 E441_C441 error appears on the body temperature display. → It is an error indicating that the cooling operation is prohibited when the outdoor temperature is -5 ℃ or less, and it is not a malfunction.
※ When the outdoor temperature is below -5 ℃, there is a risk of damage to the product if the cooling operation is performed. This is a protection error that stops operation to protect the product.
E508 / C508 Floating and not working E5-08 blinks on the temperature display of medium-large air conditioners and does not work. → Displayed when a trial run (installation check mode) to identify normal operating conditions has not been performed after installing a medium or large-sized product.