E5

Indoor Anti-Frosting Protection

Description

The indoor coil temperature has dropped low enough to risk icing, so the unit activated anti-frost protection and may stop cooling temporarily.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
E5
Error Name
Indoor Anti-Frosting Protection
Appliance Type
air_conditioner
Brand
Haier
Severity
medium

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Check that the air filters are clean and not restricting airflow
2. Make sure indoor air vents/grilles are not blocked by furniture or curtains
3. Allow the unit to run in fan mode to defrost, then restart cooling
4. Contact service if the protection triggers repeatedly

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