Blueridge mini split code FC
Forced cooling test mode.
- TypeStatus, not a fault
- SystemDisplay
- Can I fix it?Usually a homeowner fix
- Applies toBMY / BMX S-series (Midea table, four-character codes)
What FC means on a Blueridge
Forced cooling is a service test mode, usually started by pressing the manual button on the indoor unit twice. The unit runs cooling at full output regardless of the set temperature.
On this platform, FC is a status, not a fault: the unit is telling you what it is doing; nothing is wrong.
What to do
You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below.
- Press the manual button on the indoor unit again, or turn the unit off with the remote, to exit forced cooling.
When to call a technician
This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.
Which Blueridge units show FC
This page applies to Blueridge BMKH wall-mount, floor-ceiling and multi-zone (2016 and later) and BMY / BMX S-series single-zone (2023 and later) units on the BMY / BMX S-series (Midea table, four-character codes). Blueridge's own documentation lists FC as "Forced cooling test mode", the same definition used across the Midea platform (four-character codes) it is built on. If your unit shows a code with a different shape (for example a four-character code, or a plain number), it is from a different table; use the lookup with your exact code.
Where Blueridge shows this code
BMY / BMX S-series (Midea table, four-character codes): The display shows a two-letter prefix and a two-character suffix, either together (EH60) or alternating (EH, then 60). Write both parts down; the suffix is what identifies the fault. EH and EL are indoor-side faults, EC is an outdoor-side fault, and PC is an outdoor protection: the unit stopped itself to prevent damage.
Other Blueridge codes
Same part of the system as FC:
FC on other brands
The same characters do not always mean the same thing. Check the brand on your unit.
- Pioneer FC Forced cooling test mode
- Zone Air FC High power limit (frequency reduction protection)
Questions people ask
Is FC on a Blueridge mini split an error?
No. FC is a status message: forced cooling test mode. Forced cooling is a service test mode, usually started by pressing the manual button on the indoor unit twice.
Do I need a technician for Blueridge FC?
You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below. This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.
Sources
- Blueridge Installation and Owner's Manual (BMKH, 11/2016 and 01/2017 editions), Diagnostic Codes
- Blueridge BMKH Floor-Ceiling User and Install Manual (12/2023), error code table
- Blueridge BMY19 Series Owner's Manual and DIY Single Zone Installation Manual (2020), Midea document CS78421-548-754 (same manual family as Pioneer WYT)
Updated September 2026. Codes and definitions vary by model year. If your manual disagrees with this page, your manual wins. Send a correction.