Lennox Error Code E180: Outdoor temperature sensor problem (Air Handler)
Lennox error code E180 on a air handler means: Outdoor temperature sensor problem. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code E180.
Homeowner? What Lennox code E180 means for you
Check, then call Your air handler is reporting: Outdoor temperature sensor problem. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.
Safe things you can check yourself
- Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
- Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.
- Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
- Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.
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What does Lennox error code E180 mean?
No good reading from the outdoor sensor (the one in the outdoor unit, or the optional one on the indoor unit). S30/S40 alert code 180; unit control shows E180.
Applies to: Lennox communicating air handlers and EIM-equipped indoor units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems
Common causes of Lennox code E180
- Open or shorted sensor or wiring
- Sensor out of range
Other Lennox Air Handler codes
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Lennox code E180: homeowner questions
What does Lennox code E180 mean?
Outdoor temperature sensor problem. No good reading from the outdoor sensor (the one in the outdoor unit, or the optional one on the indoor unit). S30/S40 alert code 180; unit control shows E180.
Is it safe to keep using my air handler with code E180?
It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.
Can I reset Lennox code E180 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code E180 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Lennox code E180 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Lennox air handlers in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
Troubleshooting guides
- Two horizontal lines on display (soft disable) - Lennox communicating Lennox · Air Handler
Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.18. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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