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Daikin Air Conditioner L8 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $300–$1500 · Duration: Requires professional service

The L8 error means your Daikin air conditioner detected that the inverter compressor is drawing excessive current — the compressor is overloaded. This is a serious fault that can damage the compressor if left unaddressed. Contact a qualified technician urgently.

Common causes

  • Compressor is overloaded
  • Wiring disconnection in the compressor coil
  • Compressor wiring is disconnected
  • Inverter PCB has malfunctioned

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Contact a qualified technician urgently to inspect the compressor and inverter system

Related Daikin Air Conditioner error codes

1

A0

An external protection device connected to the indoor unit has been activated

hard
2

A1

A fault was detected in the indoor unit PCB (control board)

hard
3

A3

The drain level control system has detected an abnormality — drain may be clogged

medium
4

A5

Freeze-up protection (cooling) or high pressure control (heating) has activated — check the air filter

easy