Bohn Refrigeration Error Codes — What They Mean
Bohn is a Heatcraft Refrigeration Products brand, widely used in supermarkets, convenience stores, and food distribution walk-in coolers and freezers. Bohn unit coolers use the same electronic control platform as other Heatcraft brands (Larkin, Climate Control). The alarms and codes are identical across the Heatcraft product family.
| Alarm | Meaning | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High temperature alarm | High |
| 2 | High discharge temperature | High |
| 3 | Low suction pressure | Medium |
| 4 | High suction pressure | Medium |
| 5 | Defrost termination fault | Medium |
| 6 | Evaporator fan motor fault | High |
| 7 | Temperature sensor fault | Medium |
Most Common Bohn Alarms and Fixes
Alarm 1 — High Temperature
Box temp exceeded setpoint. Immediate concern for product integrity. Check evaporator fan operation, coil ice level, door seals, and condensing unit.
Alarm 2 — High Discharge Temperature
Discharge line overheating. Check condenser cleanliness, condenser fan operation, refrigerant charge, and liquid line filter-drier restriction.
Alarm 5 — Defrost Termination
Defrost didn’t terminate at the expected temperature. Check defrost termination thermostat continuity and defrost heater element. On hot gas systems, check hot gas solenoid valve operation.
Alarm 6 — Fan Motor
Fan motor overload or failure. Replace if motor is seized. Check run capacitor on single-phase motors. Verify rotation direction after replacement.
Alarm 7 — Sensor
Air temperature sensor fault. Test NTC resistance, replace if open or shorted.
Parts Often Needed
| Part | Notes |
|---|---|
| Evaporator fan motor | Search on Amazon | Match to Bohn unit cooler model |
| Air temperature sensor | Search on Amazon | Bohn/Heatcraft NTC part |
| Defrost heater | Search on Amazon | Match voltage and wattage |
| Defrost termination thermostat | Search on Amazon | Replaces as a matched pair with heater |
When to Call a Pro
Alarms 3 and 4 require refrigerant circuit diagnosis by an EPA 608-certified technician.