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KeepRite Error Code 55: Outdoor coil sensor fault (AC)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

KeepRite error code 55 on a air conditioner means: Outdoor coil sensor fault. It is also called KeepRite diagnostic code 55.

Medium severityAir ConditionerAlso Heat PumpKeepRite C4A3/CXA6 AC · KeepRite *SA/*SH Single-Stage Communicating · KeepRite *CA/*CH Two-Stage Communicating

Homeowner? What KeepRite code 55 means for you

Check, then call Your air conditioner is reporting: Outdoor coil sensor 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.
  • Check both breakers and the outdoor disconnect box beside the outdoor unit; all should be ON.
  • Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
  • Keep about 2 feet around the outdoor unit clear of leaves, grass and debris.
  • If you see ice on the pipes or the indoor coil, turn the system off and run only the fan for a few hours, then call a technician.
  • 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 KeepRite error code 55 mean?

The outdoor coil thermistor reads open, shorted or out of range.

Applies to: KeepRite C4A3/CXA6 AC with outdoor control board; *SA5/*SA6 AC and *SH4/*SH5/*SH6 HP single-stage communicating; *CA7/*CA9 AC and *CH6/*CH9 HP two-stage communicating

Common causes of KeepRite code 55

  • Failed OCT thermistor
  • Wiring or connector fault
  • Sensor loose on the tube
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.

KeepRite models that use code 55

*CA624*CA636*CA648*CA660*CA924*CA936*CA948*CA960*SA5*SA6C4A3CXA6

Other KeepRite AC codes

CodeMeaning
31High pressure switch open
32Low pressure switch open
45Outdoor control board failure
46Brown-out (low voltage)
47No 230 V at the unit
53Outdoor air temperature sensor fault
56Air and coil sensors disagree
71Low stage thermal cutout
72Compressor thermal cutout (two-stage: high stage)
73Contactor stuck closed
74No 230 V at compressor
81Low stage thermal lockout

All KeepRite Air Conditioner error codes →

KeepRite code 55: homeowner questions

What does KeepRite code 55 mean?

Outdoor coil sensor fault. The outdoor coil thermistor reads open, shorted or out of range.

Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code 55?

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 KeepRite code 55 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If KeepRite code 55 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix KeepRite code 55 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs KeepRite air conditioners in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

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Troubleshooting guides

Source: KeepRite/ICP C4A3/H4A3/T4A3/CXA6 Installation Instructions 421 01 5103 05, Table 1 Status Codes, p.17; KeepRite_ICP_KeepRite_Tempstar_Heil_split_A_C_HP_R_410A_R_22_service_421_08_5400_04.txt - section Table 13 Status Codes (single-stage); KeepRite_ICP_KeepRite_Tempstar_Heil_split_A_C_HP_R_410A_R_22_service_421_08_5400_04.txt - section Table 17 Troubleshooting (two-stage). 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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