Carrier Error Code Eh61: Indoor coil sensor (T2) fault (Mini-Split)
Carrier error code Eh61 on a mini-split means: Indoor coil sensor (T2) fault. It is also called Carrier diagnostic code Eh61.
Homeowner? What Carrier code Eh61 means for you
Check, then call Your ductless mini-split is reporting: Indoor coil sensor (T2) fault. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.
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 Eh61 mean?
Indoor coil sensor T2 open or shorted.
Applies to: DLFSHBH high wall indoor units 09-24K (Midea / Carrier / Viessmann) on DLC multi-zone or single-zone outdoor units
Common causes of Carrier code Eh61
- Sensor plug loose
- Bad T2 sensor
- Bad indoor PCB
Carrier models that use code Eh61
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Carrier code Eh61: homeowner questions
What does Carrier code Eh61 mean?
Indoor coil sensor (T2) fault. Indoor coil sensor T2 open or shorted.
Is it safe to keep using my ductless mini-split with code Eh61?
It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.
Can I reset Carrier code Eh61 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Carrier code Eh61 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Carrier code Eh61 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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- Run the automatic wiring / piping correction Carrier · Mini-Split
Source: Carrier MS-DLFSHB-01 High Wall Ductless Service Manual (04/2021), Table 9 p.17, p.30. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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