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Panasonic Air Conditioner F16 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $150–$400 · Duration: Requires professional service

The F16 error means your Panasonic air conditioner's total running current protection has activated — the electrical current drawn by the outdoor unit exceeded the safe operating limit. This is a protective shutdown to prevent electrical damage to the compressor and motor circuits. A qualified technician will need to inspect the outdoor unit electrical components to determine the cause of the excess current draw.

Common causes

Compressor is drawing excessive current due to a mechanical fault
Outdoor fan motor is drawing excessive current
Power supply voltage is abnormally low causing higher current draw
Electrical component in the outdoor unit has developed a fault

How to fix it

1

Turn off the unit at the circuit breaker
2

Contact a qualified technician to inspect the outdoor unit electrical components and identify the cause of excess current draw