Daikin DX16SA0361 16 SEER AC COMP-OVERHEAT Error Fix: Compressor Overheating

Error code COMP-OVERHEAT on the Daikin DX16SA0361 16 SEER AC means: Compressor Overheating. Compressor overheating — the internal thermal overload has tripped due to high ambient temperature, dirty condenser coil, low refrigerant, or excessive run time

The most successful fix is "Check Refrigerant Levels and Replace Compressor Overload Protector" (medium difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $20-$40. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Check Refrigerant Levels and Replace Compressor Overload Protector") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: Refrigerant gauge set, T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $20-$40. Professional repair typically costs $200-$350. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Daikin DX16SA0361 16 SEER AC has 8 other known error codes, including: CAP-FAIL (Capacitor Failure), COMP-FAIL (Compressor Failure), CONTACTOR (Contactor Failure), DIRTY-COND (Dirty Condenser Coil), DRAIN-CLOG (Condensate Drain Clogged), and 3 more.

Error code COMP-OVERHEAT also appears on 7 other Daikin models: DX14SN0181 1.5 Ton 14 SEER Single-Stage Air Conditioner, DX17VSS036 3 Ton 17 SEER2 Daikin Fit Side-Discharge Air Conditioner, DX20VC0361 20 SEER AC, DZ14SA0301 2.5 Ton 14 SEER Single-Stage Heat Pump, DZ16SA0361 3 Ton 16 SEER Single-Stage Heat Pump, DZ17VSS036 3 Ton 17 SEER2 Daikin Fit Side-Discharge Heat Pump, and 1 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.