Error Code 3CA

The heat pump compressor motor isn't working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 3CA / 3CA1 / 3CA2 / 3CA3 / 3CA4 / 3CA5 / 3CA6 / 3CA7 / 3CA8

What This Means

Compressor motor connector terminal issue; Compressor inverter PBA malfunction; Compressor motor damage; Compressor overload

What actually causes this:

The compressor motor in a heat pump dryer has failed or encountered an electrical issue.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the dryer for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again.

Parts Involved

CompressorCompressor Inverter PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check connector terminal connections and contacts on compressor motor

  2. 2

    2. Check whether compressor motor power cable and power connector are present on Inverter PBA

  3. 3

    3. Check whether the compressor motor is damaged

  4. 4

    4. If Inverter PBA is faulty, replace the PBA

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

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