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Lennox Error Code E348: Indoor relay Y2 fault (Air Handler)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Lennox error code E348 on a air handler means: Indoor relay Y2 fault. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code E348.

Medium severityAir Handler

Homeowner? What Lennox code E348 means for you

Check, then call Your air handler is reporting: Indoor relay Y2 fault. 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 E348 mean?

The indoor control did not see 24 VAC after relaying a Y2 compressor demand. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 348 (shown as E348 on the unit control display).

Applies to: Lennox communicating air handlers and EIM-equipped indoor units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems

Common causes of Lennox code E348

  • Y2 relay failed (contacts did not close or coil did not energize)
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

Other Lennox Air Handler codes

CodeMeaning
E295Blower motor over temperature
E310Discharge air temperature sensor problem
E312Reduced airflow - indoor blower cutback
E345Relay O failure
E346Heat pump jumper not removed
E347Indoor or EIM relay Y1 fault
E350Electric heat not configured
E351Electric heat stage 1 fault
E352Electric heat stage 2 fault
E353Electric heat stage 3 fault
E354Electric heat stage 4 fault
E355Electric heat stage 5 fault

All Lennox Air Handler error codes →

Lennox code E348: homeowner questions

What does Lennox code E348 mean?

Indoor relay Y2 fault. The indoor control did not see 24 VAC after relaying a Y2 compressor demand. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 348 (shown as E348 on the unit control display).

Is it safe to keep using my air handler with code E348?

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 E348 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code E348 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Lennox code E348 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

Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.26. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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