Ballu air conditioner error codes: what breakdowns occur and how to repair them on your own

Wall systems

For more than one year, the following series of wall-mounted ballu household splits have been produced:

• Olymp - easy-to-manage air conditioners with operating modes of cooling and heating + the presence of an economy mode of operation + modes of comfortable sleep and automatic on / off in time;
• Vision - with the same performance as the previous line + dehumidification and ventilation + class A energy efficiency;
• Bravo is an advanced design in four colors + increased power + three-way air supply + decontaminating and vitaminizing filters.

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The manufacturer of ballu air conditioners recently added several new products to them, and these are the series:

• Olympic - Japanese compressor with additional insulation + "Winter kit" option + defrost function + safety valve cover;
• City Black Edition and City - one-piece cast design of the indoor unit, making the operation silent + 4-stream air outlet + highest power + 2-component filtration system + good operating temperature range (the difference between the two lines is only in color);
• i GREEN - to the pluses of the previous lines, a 3-component cleaning filter, a hidden display and a cold plasma generator were added, which makes it possible to decompose unpleasant odors, toxic gases and aerosols by deactivating harmful microorganisms within the system itself.

Error codes and their elimination

As an example, you can read the instructions for the Ballu MFS2-24 (AR MFS2-24 AR) model. It is suitable for other air conditioners of this type.

Along with a list of faults and recommendations for their elimination, a table with codes and explanations is given. There are not so many of them - we suggest that you familiarize yourself with them below:

Judging by the indicated troubleshooting methods, not all malfunctions can be dealt with on their own - often you have to contact a service center

Some craftsmen try to solve the problem on their own, but in order to get a positive result, you need to have a technical education and relevant skills.

In addition, it is better to engage in self-repair after the warranty period has expired.

Overview of non-operating factors

Sometimes the air conditioner stops functioning, but then it works as usual, as if nothing had happened.Most often it requires maintenance.

And it happens that the air conditioner makes uncharacteristic sounds that frighten the owners. Do not rush to send it to a service center - sometimes you just need to wait or clean

Consider situations that do not speak of breakdowns, but of the features of the operation of the unit:

• The internal module creaks and cracks. This is due to the expansion or contraction of plastic parts when heated/cooled.
• Steam or “mist” comes out from under the grate of the indoor unit. This can happen when the indoor unit is dirty and needs to be cleaned, or after the defrost mode is turned off.
• "Bubbling" sounds. An incomprehensible noise, similar to the murmur of water, causes the movement of refrigerant through the pipelines connecting the blocks.
• Dust is emitted from the indoor unit when turned on. This happens in two cases: when starting a new unit and when turning on the old one, but after a long downtime.
• There is an unpleasant smell. Remember that the split system takes air from the same room: if it contains cigarette smoke or the “aroma” of new furniture (lacquered parquet, painted walls), then they get inside the unit and then come back.
• Condensation has formed on the case of the indoor unit. This happens if the humidity in the room reaches 80%. It is recommended to wipe the moisture from the plastic and normalize the humidity.
• The air conditioner operates with the fans off. This only happens on models with defrost mode when the heat exchanger is frozen. As soon as it returns to normal, the fans turn on.

If the air conditioner spontaneously changes modes - switches from cooling or heating to ventilation mode - you should not be scared either.In the first case, it protects the heat exchanger from freezing, in the second it acts as an overheating protection in order to maintain the set temperature. After correcting the problem of the Baloo air conditioner, the error is reset automatically.

If you clean the system and charge refrigerant in a timely manner, you can significantly extend the period of trouble-free operation of the equipment.

Classification of air conditioners Ballu

We are interested in the types of air conditioners of the Ballu brand for one purpose: to understand in the instructions of which models it is worth looking for error codes, and in which not.

All modern air conditioners manufactured by Ballu are divided into 2 large categories:

• for home and office;
• industrial equipment.

We are only interested in less powerful models designed for home use, as industrial air conditioning is handled by qualified engineers and technicians.

Column, cassette and ceiling-cassette split systems are more suitable for servicing office buildings, as they are designed for large areas and volumes

In everyday life, two types of air conditioners are more often used: 2-block split systems and mobile outdoor units.

The first type, in turn, includes inverter models.

Current DC inverter series:

• DC Platinum Black Edition
• ECO PRO DC Inverter
• Platinum Evolution DC inverter
• Lagoon DC inverter
• i Green Pro

Inverter modifications are convenient in that you can smoothly adjust the power.

Also, two-block air conditioners include On / Off type air conditioners, the current series of which are:

• i Green Pro
• Bravo
• Olympio
• Lagoon
• Olympio Edge
• Vision PRO

But for single-block models - these are mobile air conditioners.

The following series belong to this type of climatic equipment of the brand:

• Platinum
• Platinum Comfort
• SMART ELECTRONIC
• SMART MECHANIC
• SMART PRO

Why is it important to know this? The fact is that in the instructions for any type of split systems and mobile equipment, the manufacturer does not indicate error codes, but only describes the malfunctions that can happen to the air conditioner. Some codes are indicated in the documentation for column conditioners - they are given below

The electronic display located on the front panels informs about the air temperature indoors, outdoors, and can also show the fan speed or the selected mode. Error display of household models is not programmed.

Self-diagnosis system for Electrolux air conditioners

Structurally, air conditioners are quite complex devices. Inside the blocks are refrigeration circuits, control boards, various sensors, valves, power inverters and other parts.

The self-diagnosis system, a service system, refers to a type of software, is designed to report on the incorrect operation of individual elements and units of equipment. It is introduced into the control unit by the “firmware” method.

The abundance of device components provoked the development of a self-diagnosis system for devices, which detects errors in operation and displays them in the form of codes.

An alphanumeric message may indicate that the device has not been installed correctly, that it needs to be cleaned or refilled.

It also happens that the main working units fail or replacement of worn parts is needed.

But depending on the complexity of the split system, the number of controlled functions, deciphering the code designations takes one or more printed pages. Each series of devices of the company can have its own "firmware".

The malfunction is determined by comparing the error code with the table, which is presented in the instructions for a particular model or on the official website of the manufacturer

To activate the self-diagnosis process, press TEMP and MODE simultaneously on the remote control.

If you only need maintenance and cleaning without dismantling to fix the problem, you can handle it yourself. Complicated breakdowns, when removal, disassembly of the device and replacement of parts are required, it is better to entrust the master.

Sometimes you may encounter multiple errors in the operation of Electrolux air conditioners. In such cases, codes of serious breakdowns are determined, and as they are eliminated, other error messages may appear.

A number of simple operations the user can perform himself:

• clean and replace filters;
• unlock the blinds by removing foreign objects;
• restore normal power supply.

The participation of a certified specialist requires a refrigerant leak, a breakdown of the compressor, electric motor, electronic control system.

What will I advise users if the air conditioner does not turn on

1 advice - if you are very far from technical and electrical knowledge and do not have the necessary training, then it is better to immediately contact the professionals. Incorrect actions can lead to a breakdown of the air conditioner or, even worse, you yourself will suffer.

Tip 2 - if you still want to check some simple options, then this can be checking the batteries in the remote control and the reliability of installing the plug in the outlet (turning on the machine for the air conditioner in the electrical panel)

By the way, pay attention to the fact that the “rods” of the fork are firmly fixed and do not fall through.

There are a couple more nuances that are important to mention in this article:

• some air conditioners have more serious protection that prevents it from turning on under certain conditions (for example, at low temperatures) or errors. In these cases, the malfunction may be in the wrong connection of the blocks and in the board itself. These errors may be indicated by flashing indicators on the display or letters. At the same time, the air conditioner may turn on for a short time, but this is a topic for another article;
• when switching the operating modes of the device (“heat”, “cold”, etc.), the air conditioner may “not show signs of life” for several minutes. At this time, it is being reconfigured and after a while it will start. You can read more about this in the article setting the air conditioner for heating.

Cassette air conditioners

If you don’t want or can’t occupy extra floor space with technical devices, you can buy and install a ballu semi-industrial cassette air conditioner of the BLC C or BCAL series, which have a lot of advantages:

• hidden indoor unit and numerous connecting communications - only a decorative grille is visible to a person;
• volumetric 4-way air distribution;
• the possibility of mixing fresh air from the street;
• built-in winter kit - allows you to work in the cold down to -15 °;
• turbo mode - fast achievement of the set temperature parameters.

By the way, ballu cassette air conditioners are an opportunity to save money on installation, since the process of chasing walls for laying communications is either simplified or absent. They are all hidden under a suspended ceiling structure.

Smart Install Auto Check Mode

In the latest series of its AR air conditioners, Samsung has introduced an automatic analysis of the correctness of the installation "Smart Install".Its purpose is to diagnose the health of all systems before the first use.

This function will be useful if you install the equipment yourself or want to check whether the air conditioner was installed correctly by a specialized organization.

To start Smart Install, the air conditioner must be switched to the “standby” mode, and on the remote control for 4 seconds, hold down the [Set / Cancel or Cancel], , . After starting the test mode, you will not be able to use the remote control.

Automatic verification takes 7-13 minutes. The progress is shown on the 88 display with values ​​from 0 to 99, and on the LED display by successive and then simultaneous flashing of the LEDs. In case of a positive test result, the air conditioner will inform about this with a sound signal, the control panel will start working again.

If the check reveals errors, their code will be indicated on the display or LED display.

In the description of the “Smart Install” mode of the AR series air conditioners, the manufacturer not only provided a decoding of error codes, but also indicated the measures that need to be taken to correct them. This indication is used exclusively for the test mode of AR series air conditioners.

Knowing the error code, fix the identified problems yourself or contact the service center.

Care requirements

Air Purifying Bacteria and Virus Killing System

The instruction manual for the air conditioner describes the periodic maintenance procedures for the Panasonic product. This is a critical piece of documentation that needs to be studied just as carefully as operating mode management.

Repairs and spare parts to restore functionality and troubleshooting can be very expensive. Therefore, maintenance in compliance with all manufacturer's requirements is critical for Panasonic equipment.

Some maintenance procedures are quick, while others require partial disassembly of the indoor or outdoor unit, which is best done by a qualified technician.

How do malfunctions of Panasonic climate systems differ?

Problems and malfunctions of climate technology, which are signaled by a timer and a flashing light, can be divided into large groups. A short list looks like this:

• malfunctions in the air conditioning system;
• the device does not turn on, because a signal is received from control sensors that record the parameters going out of safe limits;
• the blocking of work is caused by the indoor or outdoor unit;
• there are malfunctions in the electronic control system.

How to determine what happened and what malfunctions require attention

If the air conditioner does not turn on and the signal light flashes, it is necessary to determine the nature of the malfunction. This requires reading and deciphering the corresponding code returned by the device's control system. Panasonic air conditioner error codes can be determined in the following ways, depending on the model marking and its design features:

• a device equipped with a screen displays the fault code on its own. At the same time, the internal timer periodically triggers a re-diagnosis;
• model without digital indicator and test button on the remote control requires pressing the UP button on the timer setting panel, then on the remote control on the indicator it is easy to parse the error code. You just need to scroll through the list, if the block error matches the code on the remote control, the device will emit a beep;
• in the case when the control panel has a test button (it looks like a hole), it must be pressed and held. When the first error code appears on the screen, you need to scroll through the list. When the displayed error, the code of which is easy to understand, matches the contents of the unit's memory, the air conditioner will emit a long beep or a series of short ones.

The location of the test button in the recess on the remote control

It is extremely rare, but there are problems when the control relay of the warning system fails and it is not possible to determine the error code of the unit and the spare parts to be replaced. In this case, you should immediately seek qualified help.

It should be remembered that the control and monitoring system is present in two parts of the air conditioner. Therefore, if there is a problem, you should “interrogate” both the indoor and outdoor units and determine the corresponding error code and the required repair.

Daikin

Errors of the air conditioner of this manufacturer may relate to various nodes.

According to the instructions, the codes look like this:

• A0: fuse tripped;
• A1: control board problems;
• A2: fan drum motor stop;
• A3: the amount of condensate in the drain has exceeded the set value;
• A4: the heat exchanger does not function;
• A5: Heat exchanger temperature is displayed incorrectly;
• A6: The fan motor has been overloaded.

The list of error codes is not limited to this.

The manufacturer uses numerical, alphabetic and mixed designations:

• AA: wire overheating;
• AC: presence of idling;
• AH: air filter dirty, pump blocked;
• AJ: the system does not have sufficient performance;
• C3: failure of the sensor that controls the level of condensate;
• C4, C5: temperature sensors 1 and 2 are faulty, respectively;
• C6: outdoor unit motor overload;
• C7: failure of the sensor that controls the operation of the blinds;
• CE: failure of the element that controls the level of radiation;
• CC, CF, CJ: malfunction of the humidity sensor, the overpressure control element, the thermistor on the control panel, respectively;
• CH: Increasing pollution level.
• E0: protection operation;
• E3, E4: activation of high and low pressure control elements;
• E5: relay overload, controlling and motor of outdoor unit;
• E6, E7: blocking the motor of the outdoor module, fan;
• E8: exceeding the allowable current value;
• EE: excess water volume in the drain above the set value;
• EF: failure of the heat storage unit;
• EJ: actuation of the additional protection system;
• F0, F1, F2: activation of protection elements;
• H0 - H9, operation of sensors that control the temperature of the air inside and outside, power supply, pressure, compressor performance;
• HA, HE, HC: activation of the sensor that controls the outlet air, drainage system, hot water.

Troubleshooting Methods

Despite different error codes in different models of General Climate air conditioners, in fact, all failures and breakdowns in them are of the same type.

Consider what the owner of the equipment should do in the event of an error:

1. Fan stop.If the fan fails to start for more than 1 minute, you should check the connection of the fan motor, as well as its serviceability. If a part breaks, it must be replaced. The air conditioner fan can also malfunction if there are problems with other components. For such diagnostics, it is recommended to invite an experienced master from a specialized service.
2. Problems with temperature sensors. If the self-diagnostic system gives an error of any sensor, it is necessary to check the condition of the part, its integrity and correct connection. For such a check, the owner of the air conditioner will need a multimeter. If the sensor is out of order, you need to replace it.
3. EEPROM failure. Sometimes you can get rid of the EEPROM error with a simple reboot of the air conditioner. To do this, turn off the power of the device for a few minutes, then turn it on again. If the reboot did not help, the reason is problems with the electronic board. For such repairs, it is also recommended to invite a certified master repairer.
4. The compressor does not start. Typically, compressor problems begin after its filter becomes clogged with dust and debris. The reason for the failure of the part may be overheating, damage to the winding or cable. The owner of the equipment can clean the filter of the device on his own, but for more complex manipulations, an experienced locksmith will be needed.
5. Repeated application of high voltage. With such an error, you should first turn off the air conditioner from the power supply. The error will be automatically removed after regulation of the power supply to the device.
6. Communication failure between system units. Lack of communication leads to blocking the operation of the split system.The owner of the air conditioner can independently check the connection of the interconnect cable and its integrity. If everything is in order with the cable, then the matter is in the electronic boards of the units, and you need to contact the master.

It should be noted that failures and malfunctions in the operation of air conditioners will occur much less frequently with regular preventive inspection of household appliances.

Regular and timely cleaning of equipment and replacement of worn parts will ensure uninterrupted operation of air conditioners and split systems for a sufficiently long period.

Experienced masters of authorized service centers will qualitatively and in a short time put in order a failed air conditioner or split system

To restore the operability of GC air conditioners and carry out preventive maintenance, locksmiths for the repair of climate equipment are advised to seek help from service centers accredited by the manufacturer, in which masters with the appropriate approval work.

Comparison of characteristics of popular models

Instructions for control panel and Rittal air conditioners

The instruction in Russian contains very useful material on the capabilities of such a system and its installation. The remote control for the air conditioner is not provided, so it is controlled either directly on the panel, or, in some cases, using a smartphone and special software. By the way, how to solve problems with some malfunctions is also written in the Russian-language manual, and in sufficient detail.

The manufacturer focuses on the following:

• There should be no obstructions to the hot air inlet and cold air outlet.
• The air in the internal circuit must circulate freely.
• The distance between the wall and the air outlet must not be less than 200 mm.
• If the device is turned off, then you can start it no earlier than 5 minutes after turning it off.

The main characteristics of air conditioners Artel

Artel is a major manufacturer of home appliances. This Uzbek company has released 4 series of air conditioners: Montana, Shahrisabz, Inverter and Gloria. They differ from each other in appearance and technical characteristics. Split systems of all models have an anti-corrosion coating of the body, an LED display and a standard air purification system.

Also included with the device is always a remote control, which is necessary to perform the following actions:

• turning off or turning on the split system;
• night mode activation;
• changing the level of cooling and heating;
• control of the location of the shutters of the indoor module;
• display of error codes (this information appears as a result of self-diagnosis).

The equipment is completely controlled by the remote control. It has a backlight that makes the information easy to read. Split systems are hung on the wall at a height of 2-2.5 meters, so they can only be controlled using the remote control.

The details of operation and the purpose of each button of the remote control of the Artel air conditioner are indicated in the instruction manual that is provided with the device

In air conditioners, a safe refrigerant or freon R-410A (compound of pentafluoroethane and difluoromethane) and R-22 (difluorochloromethane) is used. These air conditioners can operate at temperatures down to -7 degrees Celsius.

To work on heating in the winter, the device needs additional technical training. The devices are capable of operating in heating, blowing and cooling modes. But Artel split systems do not provide air ionization functions.

Periodic diagnostics of the air conditioner and regular monitoring of its operation will help to find defects that have arisen in time and eliminate malfunctions at an early stage.

In the event of breakdowns or failures, the air conditioner issues error codes that indicate a particular malfunction. Thanks to this code, a service center specialist will be able to determine the nature of the breakdown and make repairs. Information about the main characteristics of the air conditioner is indicated in its technical passport and operating instructions.

Regardless of the model of the air conditioner, before the start of each season, it is necessary to do a comprehensive check and maintenance of the device.It includes cleaning the outdoor unit and checking the refrigerant level. But the split system can fail even if the equipment is fully operational.

In order for the owners of climate equipment to independently determine the cause of the malfunction and choose the way to restore work, the manufacturer provides error options in the technical documentation

In addition to this information, the user manual contains information:

• about the area of ​​the serviced premises;
• about the selling price;
• about power;
• about temperature regimes;
• about the overall dimensions (this information is needed to select the installation location of the equipment);
• about the presence of additional operating modes (night, timer, Turbo, etc.).

These parameters must be taken into account when installing the air conditioner. The efficiency of the equipment depends on them. If you install a low-power split system in a large room, it will not be able to fully provide its cooling. Because of this, when installing the air conditioner, you need to carefully study the instructions and specifications so that you do not have problems with its operation in the future.