Error Code 81C

Compressor will not start

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 81C

What This Means

Inverter PCB solder joint failure; DC 15V output insufficient (less than 13.5V); Compressor mechanical failure; Compressor cycle failure

What actually causes this:

Compressor electrical problem or inverter failure

First Thing to Check

Check if compressor has 120V AC power input

Parts Involved

Inverter PCBCompressor Assembly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check soldering status of inverter PCB

  2. 2

    Check for short-circuits on inverter PCB

  3. 3

    Measure DC 15V output voltage

  4. 4

    Test compressor directly

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