DIRTY-COND
Goodman · GSX160361 3 Ton 16 SEER Central Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor
The outdoor condenser coil is clogged with dirt, cottonwood seeds, grass clippings, leaves, or pet hair — causes elevated head pressure, reduced efficiency, and potential high-pressure safety trips; clean annually by spraying with garden hose from inside out; do NOT use pressure washer as it bends the delicate aluminum fins
Error DIRTY-COND on the Goodman GSX160361 3 Ton 16 SEER Central Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor means: Dirty Condenser Coil. The top-ranked community fix is “Deep Clean and Straighten the Condenser Coil Fins” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · air conditioner
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While many air conditioner repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.
Run/Start Capacitor Failure
Compressor Failure
Compressor Overheating / Thermal Overload
Contactor Failure
Electrical Connection Failure
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
Frozen Evaporator Coil
High Pressure Safety Trip
The Goodman GSX160361 3 Ton 16 SEER Central Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor has 8 other known error codes:
Error code DIRTY-COND also appears on 1 other Goodman model:
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