Danby Portable AC Error Codes – Problems and Meaning

Danby Appliances Inc is a Montreal Quebec, Canadian-based company that was founded back in 1947. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing appliances all over the local and international markets. Working with various retailers in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and the UK – they are able to offer the world what they have to offer.

Based in Guelph, Ontario and Findlay Ohio the company not only has a well-established name in Canada and other parts of the world. What was once a family-owned business, has now made its name as one of the best appliance businesses in the Americas. Generating more than 400 million dollars per year in sales alone, the company offers washing machines, air conditioners, microwaves, wine coolers, refrigerators, and other small appliances.

When facing an error code we suggest you grab a pen and paper to note down the code rather than pressing various buttons on your Danby portable AC. This way you will not risk damaging your appliance any further and will be able to find out the exact issue using the common error code list for Danby Portable AC Error codes listed below. Once you nail down the issue you can easily call in a professional, or fix the issue yourself.

Occasionally, a problem may arise that is minor in nature, and a service call may not be necessary. Use this troubleshooting guide for a possible solution.

Codes List

Error CodesProblem
E1Error with the coils temperature sensor.
E2Error with the indoor temperature sensor.
E4Frost protection: the temperature of the coil is too low and the A/C shuts down to prevent excess frost build-up. When the temperature increases to 8°C (46.4°F), the  protective setting is released and the previous setting is applied.
FtTank is full - Connect the drain hose and drain the collected water away. If error repeats, call for service.
P1Bottom tray is full - Connect the drain hose and drain the collected water away. If error repeats, call for service.
LtLow Temperature. The unit will defrost. The appliance will start again once defrosting is complete
PFProbe failure, call for service

Troubleshooting

Danby Portable Air Conditioner Troubleshooting
Danby Portable Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

Problem: Unit does not start when pressing on/off button

Possible Cause:

  1. P1 appears in the display window
  2. Room temperature is lower than the set temperature. (Cooling mode)

Solution:

  1. Drain the water in the bottom tray.
  2. Reset the temperature.

Problem: Not cool enough

Possible Cause:

  1. The windows or doors in the room are not closed.
  2. There are heat sources inside the room.
  3. Exhaust air duct is not connected or blocked.
  4. Temperature setting is too high.
  5. Air filter is blocked by dust.

Solution:

  1. Make sure all the windows and doors are closed.
  2. Remove the heat sources if possible.
  3. Connect the duct and make sure it can function properly.
  4. Decrease the set temperature.
  5. Clean the air filter.

Problem: Noisy or vibration

Possible Cause: The ground is not level or not flat enough.

Solution: Place the unit on a flat, level ground if possible.

Problem: Gurgling sound

Possible Cause: The sound comes from the flowing of the refrigerant inside the air conditioner

Solution: It is normal

Problem: Power shut off at Heating mode

Possible Cause: The automatic over heat protection function. When the temperature at the air outlet exceeds 70°C/158°F, the device wi ll stop.

Solution: Switch on again after the unit has cooled down.

Remote Control

Danby Portable AC Remote Control
Danby Portable AC Remote Control

Parts and Control Panel

Danby Portable Air Conditioner Parts
Danby Portable Air Conditioner Parts
Danby Portable Air Conditioner Control Panel
Danby Portable Air Conditioner Control Panel

Manual Pdf

Portable Air Conditioner Manual

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39 thoughts on “Danby Portable AC Error Codes – Problems and Meaning”

  1. I got an E4 error right out of the box on my 14000 BTU portable danby Ac. Anyone have any suggections? Waiting for customer service but it’s a heat wave and we have a new baby that can’t get over 25 degrees. Help!!! please….

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  2. My Danby unit does not stop cooling when the tray is full of water. Instead, it continues to cool and allows water to leak out of the unit. No error codes, no P1 indicator, nothing…. Just waking up to water on the floor and going through to our basement! The unit is level and it has done it on two separate uses now so resetting the unit is not a solution. I contacted customer support and am waiting for a reply but we are in a heat wave and if I can get an answer sooner, awesome! Ideas?
    Note: Continuous drainage is not an option for us at the moment.

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  3. What is Fe mean? How to fix it? I have Danby 14,000 BTU 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner with Silencer and Wireless Connect

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  4. Have my unit about 2 years now and the mode button on the unit stopped working so it is stuck on heat and the remote completely stopped working as well. Tried new batteries and everything. The rest of the buttons on the unit work fine except the mode button.

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