About Fault Code Database

Fault Code Database is an independent reference for home-appliance error and fault codes. When a washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, or HVAC board flashes a code, you need one screen that tells you what it means, what most likely caused it, and what to do next — without wading through a sales page or a 40-minute video first.

What every code page gives you

• Plain-English meaning — what the control board is actually reporting.
• Causes ranked by likelihood — the most common failure first, not an unordered list.
• Fix steps in order — start with the cheapest, most probable fix and work down.
• Parts usually involved and a difficulty/time estimate.
• A clear “call a pro if…” boundary for anything involving gas, high voltage, or sealed refrigerant systems.

How we source codes

Code meanings and repair steps are checked against manufacturer service literature and established repair references — not guessed. Appliance repair is lightly safety-critical, so we keep guidance conservative and clearly bounded, and we flag when a job is beyond a typical DIY repair. If you spot an error, please tell us — accuracy is the whole point of this site.

For the full detail — every source we use, how each code is verified and dated, and our corrections and AI-assistance policy — see our Editorial & Sourcing Policy.

⚠ Safety first. Every guide on this site assumes the same ground rule: unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before you touch anything inside the panel. Some jobs — gas lines, high-voltage components, sealed refrigerant systems — are licensed-technician work regardless of how simple the code looks. Smell gas or see scorch marks anywhere near the machine, and the only correct next step is to stop and call a professional.

Fault Code Database is not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Brand names are used only to identify the equipment a code applies to.