GE · Profile GEOSPRING Smart (PF / PH, 2025 on)
GE Profile GEOSPRING Smart (PF / PH, 2025 on) error code F12
Lower Element Failure (Over Current Condition)
What it means
Control energizes Lower Element, but the Sensor detects high current flow.
What GE says to do
These steps involve electrical testing or parts replacement. GE's manuals tell owners to leave that work to a qualified service technician.
Check heating element, wiring connections at element, and control; use Service Mode to cycle element and check current draw.
Last checked 2026-10-03.
Safety first
- CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, controls, heating elements or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. (p.30)
- CAUTION: Risk of Shock - Shut off power to the water heater before draining water. (p.12)
From the manufacturer's manual for this series.
The same code on other models
Codes mean different things on different heaters. Match the series to the model number on your rating label.
- Bradford White AeroTherm (RE2H…-1NCTT models): bAd linE (F12)
- Bradford White Heat pump RE2H (-1NCWT models): bAd linE (F12)
- GE GeoSpring GEH50DEED (2012–2014): bAd linE (F12)
- GE GeoSpring DEEJS / DFEJS (2015–2016): bAd linE (F12)
Other Profile GEOSPRING Smart (PF / PH, 2025 on) codes
- F10, F20
- F11, F21
- F14
- F15
- F16, F17
- F18, F63
- F19
- F30
- F31
- F32
- F34
- F35
- F36
- F37
- F38
- F39
- F41
- F42
- F43
- F46, F53
- F47
- F48
- F49
- F50
- F51
- F52
- F54
- F55
- F56
- F57
- F60
- F61
- F62
- F70 (Anode Depleted)
- F73
- F74
- F75 (Dry Tank Fault)
- F76
- F77
- F78
- F81
- F90
- F91 or F92
- F93
- F94
- F95
- F96
- H20
- F13 (Upper Element Failure (Over Current Condition))
- F33 (T2/T1 Failure (Drift))
- F71 (Current Sensor Failure)
- F72 (Low Voltage while Operating)
- F79 (Sabbath Water Overtemperature)