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GE Error Codes
General Electric appliances
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GE refrigerator Error Codes
OP
Open/Power Error — the refrigerator door has been open too long or power was interrupted.
ℹ️ Info$50–$150 for door gasket
CC
Condenser Coil Temperature Error — the condenser coils are too warm, indicating poor heat dissipation.
⚠️ Warning$100–$280
H
High temperature alert — the refrigerator temperature has risen above safe limits.
🚨 Critical$150–$400
CF
Cooling fan malfunction — the fan circulating cold air has stopped or is running poorly.
🚨 Critical$150–$350
HPA
High Pressure Alarm — the refrigerator sealed system is detecting high pressure, often after a power outage.
⚠️ Warning$200–$800
HH
High Temperature Alert — refrigerator or freezer temperature has risen to an unsafe level.
🚨 Critical$100–$500
FF
Freezer Fan Fault — the freezer evaporator fan motor has failed or is obstructed.
🚨 Critical$100–$350
GE washing machine Error Codes
E3
Lid Switch Error — the machine cannot detect that the lid is closed.
⚠️ Warning$60–$160
E7
Motor Control Error — the motor control board has detected a fault.
🚨 Critical$200–$500
E5
Unbalanced Load — the machine has stopped spin cycle due to an unbalanced load.
⚠️ Warning$0 DIY, $150–$350 for shock absorbers
E2
Long fill time — the machine is taking too long to fill with water.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
E3
Lid switch error — the safety switch detecting the lid position is not working properly.
⚠️ Warning$50–$150
E7
Motor fault — the drive motor has detected an abnormal operating condition.
🚨 Critical$150–$400
E4
Unbalanced Load — the drum cannot reach safe spin speed due to an unbalanced load.
⚠️ Warning$0 DIY, $150–$350 for shock absorbers
E6
Motor Overload — the drive motor is drawing excessive current and has been shut down.
🚨 Critical$200–$500
GE dishwasher Error Codes
Flashing Lights / C1–C7
Control Fault Codes — GE dishwashers use flashing light sequences or C-codes to indicate specific faults.
⚠️ Warning$100–$400 depending on fault
LD
Long Drain — the dishwasher is taking too long to drain.
🚨 Critical$120–$350
C1
Water inlet issue — not enough water is entering the dishwasher.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
C4
Water overfill or drainage error.
⚠️ Warning$100–$250
GE oven Error Codes
F2
Oven Overtemperature — the oven has exceeded the safe temperature limit.
🚨 Critical$200–$600
F7
Stuck Keypad Button — one or more buttons on the control panel are registering as continuously pressed.
⚠️ Warning$100–$400
F0
Stuck Relay on Control Board — a relay controlling a heating circuit is stuck in the ON position.
🚨 Critical$200–$600
F1
Control Board Fault — the electronic range control has detected a fault and cannot operate.
🚨 Critical$200–$500
F3
Oven Temperature Sensor Open — the oven probe circuit is open.
🚨 Critical$80–$250
F9
Door Latch Fault — the oven door latch cannot complete its lock or unlock cycle.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
Related Troubleshooting Guides
Guide
Refrigerator and Thermostat Error Guide
Troubleshooting guidance for cooling, open-door, sensor, and HVAC control related error messages.
Guide
OP first steps guide
The first checks to make when you see error code OP.
Guide
OP meaning and causes guide
A clearer explanation of what OP usually means and what tends to cause it.