Daikin Error Code EAL: R-32 refrigerant leak detected – mitigation mode (Furnace)
Daikin error code EAL on a furnace means: R-32 refrigerant leak detected - mitigation mode. It is also called Daikin diagnostic code EAL.
Homeowner? What Daikin code EAL means for you
Stop and call Your furnace is reporting: R-32 refrigerant leak detected - mitigation mode. This code is a safety shutdown. Turn the furnace off and call a licensed technician. Do not keep resetting it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
Safe things you can check yourself
- Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
- Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.
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What does Daikin error code EAL mean?
The R-32 sensor on the indoor coil detected refrigerant. The furnace shuts off gas heat, runs the blower at maximum airflow and energizes the optional ventilation and alarm outputs. It returns to normal 5 minutes after the leak is no longer detected.
Applies to: Daikin DR96TN (upflow/horizontal) and DD96TN (downflow/horizontal) two-stage 96% furnaces with 9-speed ECM motor, R-32 ready
Common causes of Daikin code EAL
- Refrigerant leak at the indoor coil or nearby line set
- A2L verification test (A2u menu) running
Daikin models that use code EAL
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Daikin code EAL: homeowner questions
What does Daikin code EAL mean?
R-32 refrigerant leak detected - mitigation mode. The R-32 sensor on the indoor coil detected refrigerant. The furnace shuts off gas heat, runs the blower at maximum airflow and energizes the optional ventilation and alarm outputs. It returns to normal 5 minutes after the leak is no…
Is it safe to keep using my furnace with code EAL?
No. Code EAL is a safety shutdown, so keep the furnace off until a licensed technician has checked it.
Can I reset Daikin code EAL myself?
Do not keep resetting it. Repeated resets can hide a safety problem; a licensed technician needs to find the cause.
Who can fix Daikin code EAL near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Daikin furnaces in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Source: Daikin RSD6612304 (DR96TN/DD96TN service), 2 Stage Troubleshooting Codes, p.28-29; R-32 Information p.10. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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