Daikin DX16SA0361 16 SEER AC LOW-CHARGE Error Fix: Low Refrigerant Charge

Error code LOW-CHARGE on the Daikin DX16SA0361 16 SEER AC means: Low Refrigerant Charge. Low refrigerant charge — the system has lost refrigerant through a leak at a brazed joint, service valve, or corroded coil, resulting in reduced cooling and potential coil freeze-up

The most successful fix is "Locate and Repair Refrigerant Leak, Recharge System" (hard difficulty, ~120 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 ("Locate and Repair Refrigerant Leak, Recharge System") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 120 minutes. Tools needed: Electronic leak detector, Refrigerant recovery machine, Brazing torch, Vacuum pump, Refrigerant scale, Gloves, Eye protection.

DIY cost: $20-$40. Professional repair typically costs $300-$600. 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), COMP-OVERHEAT (Compressor Overheating), CONTACTOR (Contactor Failure), DIRTY-COND (Dirty Condenser Coil), and 3 more.

Error code LOW-CHARGE 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.