CPAP Error Codes & Troubleshooting

Find the exact error code or message displayed on your CPAP machine and see its manufacturer-documented meaning, safe checks, affected models, and when the machine needs professional service.

130 published faults · 124 codes · 6 display messages

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  • Philips

    codes · 88 documented faults

  • ResMed

    36 codes · 6 display messages · 42 documented faults

Popular ResMed errors and messages

  • ResMed Motor Life Exceeded — The available AirSense 10 service reference describes Motor Life Exceeded as a motor-hours warning and reports 21,900 hours for th
  • ResMed High Leak Detected — High Leak Detected means the device is sensing more unintended air loss than expected. The manufacturer guidance points to mask fi
  • ResMed Error 004 — For AirSense 10, ResMed's official user guide lists a hot environment, a blocked air filter, or water in the air tubing as possibl
  • ResMed Error 4 — For AirSense 11, ResMed's official user guide links Error 4 to a hot environment, a blocked air filter, or water in the air tubing
  • ResMed Tubing Blocked — The device is detecting or reporting restricted airflow through the external air tubing. ResMed's user guidance directs the user t
  • ResMed Humidifier Fault — Humidifier Fault identifies a problem in the humidifier system, but the user consequence depends on the device family. The AirSens

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