Carrier Error Code CL: Filter cleaning reminder / Active Clean (Mini-Split)
Carrier error code CL on a mini-split means: Filter cleaning reminder / Active Clean. It is also called Carrier diagnostic code CL.
Homeowner? What Carrier code CL means for you
Usually minor Your ductless mini-split is reporting: Filter cleaning reminder / Active Clean. This code is usually informational or minor. The safe checks below often clear it; call us if it keeps showing up.
Safe things you can check yourself
- Check the remote: fresh batteries and the right mode (Cool, Heat or Auto).
- Check the breaker and the outdoor disconnect; both should be ON.
- Open the front cover of the indoor unit and rinse the washable filters if they are dusty; let them dry before putting them back.
- Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow, ice and leaves.
- Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.
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What does Carrier error code CL mean?
Reminder to clean the filter, or Active Clean running on models that have it.
Applies to: DLFSHBH high wall indoor units 09-24K (Midea / Carrier / Viessmann) on DLC multi-zone or single-zone outdoor units
Carrier models that use code CL
DLFSHBH09XAKDLFSHBH12XAJDLFSHBH12XAKDLFSHBH18XAKDLFSHBH24XAK
Other Carrier Mini-Split codes
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Carrier code CL: homeowner questions
What does Carrier code CL mean?
Filter cleaning reminder / Active Clean. Reminder to clean the filter, or Active Clean running on models that have it.
Is it safe to keep using my ductless mini-split with code CL?
Usually yes. Code CL is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.
Can I reset Carrier code CL myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Carrier code CL comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Carrier code CL near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Carrier ductless mini-splits in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Troubleshooting guides
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- Read live data with the outdoor check button (SW1) Carrier · Mini-Split
- Run the automatic wiring / piping correction Carrier · Mini-Split
Source: Midea DLFSHBH09XAK indoor display table (photo, 2026-10-16); Carrier MS-DLFSHB-01 High Wall Ductless Service Manual (04/2021), Display Function p.12. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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