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Frigidaire Dehumidifier Code ES: Sensor Reading Is Not Coming Through

ES on Frigidaire dehumidifiers with a digital display means a temperature or humidity sensor has failed. This covers the FFAD, FFAP and FGAC families. The control cannot read the room properly, so the unit may run…

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Code
ES
Appliance
Dehumidifier
Brand
Frigidaire
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What ES means

ES on Frigidaire dehumidifiers with a digital display means a temperature or humidity sensor has failed. This covers the FFAD, FFAP and FGAC families. The control cannot read the room properly, so the unit may run all the time, stop too early or fail to hold your humidity setting. ES belongs to the same group of messages as AS, F1, F2, L1 and F5, each of which names a sensor problem.

Common causes of ES

  • The temperature or humidity sensor
  • The sensor plug and wiring
  • The control board sensor input
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Pull the plug and wait a minute. 2. Plug it in and choose a humidity target. 3. Wash the air filter and make sure the intake is clear. 4. If ES is still on the display, turn the unit off and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • ES does not say which sensor failed, so we test each one.
  • A reset only tells us whether the reading was a one-time glitch.
  • We give you the written price first and tell you if replacement is the smarter choice.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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Other Dehumidifier codes

ECFrigidaire Dehumidifier Code EC: Alert for the Sealed System EH00Frigidaire FHDP5033W1 Dehumidifier Code EH00: Error Reading the Memory Chip EH60 / EH61Frigidaire FHDP5033W1 Dehumidifier Codes EH60 and EH61: The Sensor Needs Testing F0Frigidaire Dehumidifier Code F0: Cooling Circuit Is Not Working F1 or F2Frigidaire Dehumidifier Codes F1 and F2: Sensor Failure with a Dead Reading FilterFrigidaire Dehumidifier Filter Light: Cleaning Reminder at 250 Hours H3 or E5Frigidaire Dehumidifier Codes H3 and E5: Compressor Overload Protection L1 or F5Frigidaire Dehumidifier Codes L1 and F5: The Humidity Sensor Lost Its Reading
ESES questions
What is ES on a dehumidifier?

ES means one of the temperature or humidity sensors has failed. The unit loses its ability to read the room, which can cause odd running or no dehumidifying.

Does ES mean I need a new dehumidifier?

Not necessarily. Sensors are replaceable, and the repair is often reasonable. We tell you honestly if the unit's age makes replacement the better choice. We tell you honestly what makes sense for your unit.

Can I wait to fix it?

You can, but the unit may run without control in the meantime. We suggest unplugging it until it is checked so it does not run constantly or leave the coil frosted.

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Still seeing ES?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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