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GE water softener codes as GE Appliances lists them, each with its meaning and the first safe check. Note which indicator light is on and whether the display shows ERR before you read a row.

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GE states an ERR display with the blue

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GE water softener code Blue indicator light flashing: meaning and exact next steps

Blue indicator light flashing means GE states a steady blue light means the softener is working correctly, and a flashing light means it needs attention. GE lists the causes as interrupted power, a Present Time setting that needs checking, controls that need reprogramming after an outage, a flashing Days to Empty (add salt), or ERR in the display (an electrical problem).

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GE water softener code ERR

GE states an ERR display with the blue indicator light flashing four times a second means the self-diagnostic found an electrical problem — in the timer, the motor, the wiring, or another component. GE notes an alarm usually beeps every 30 seconds between 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM.

Note whether the softener was just installed, and whether household power spiked or was interrupted.

After a power spike, GE directs you to disconnect power, unplug the transformer from the outlet, wait several minutes and plug it back in; the motor may run for several minutes while the unit resets. On a newly installed softener, GE directs the installer to check for loose control wiring.

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GE water softeners: the blue light and the display messages

A GE water softener uses a small display and a blue indicator light to tell you how it is doing. A steady blue light means that the softener is working correctly, and a flashing light means that it needs attention. The display then shows what else is flashing, such as Days to Empty, which means that the salt is low, or ERR, which means that the self-diagnostic found an electrical problem.

The causes that GE lists for a flashing light are an interrupted power supply, a Present Time setting that needs checking, controls that need reprogramming after an outage, a Days to Empty reading that asks for salt and an ERR message. Each has a short fix, and the guides on this page explain them in the order that you should check them, beginning with the ones that cost nothing.

Softeners are simple machines, and most problems are about salt, power and settings rather than parts. Keep the brine tank at least a quarter full, set the time after any power cut, and set the hardness to match your water. If ERR persists after the power has been disconnected and restored, call GE with the model number, since the control or the motor may need service.

How much salt does a softener need?

Keep the brine tank at least a quarter full, and top it up when the Days to Empty reading is low.

Do I need to reset the time after a power cut?

Yes, a softener forgets the time, and a wrong time makes it regenerate at the wrong hour.