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Lennox Error Code 70004: Replace Smart IAQ monitor (AC)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Lennox error code 70004 on a air conditioner means: Replace Smart IAQ monitor. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code 70004.

Medium severityAir ConditionerAlso FurnaceAlso Heat Pump

Homeowner? What Lennox code 70004 means for you

Check, then call Your air conditioner is reporting: Replace Smart IAQ monitor. 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 Lennox error code 70004 mean?

The device's five-year service life is about to expire; data may become unreliable. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 70004.

Applies to: Lennox communicating air conditioners incl. variable-capacity inverter units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems

Common causes of Lennox code 70004

  • End of service life
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.

Lennox models that use code 70004

EL16KC1-018-230AEL16KC1-024-230AEL16KC1-030-230AEL16KC1-036-230AEL16KC1-041-230AEL16KC1-042-230AEL16KC1-047-230AEL16KC1-048-230AEL16KC1-060-230A

Other Lennox AC codes

CodeMeaning
65543Firmware updated
65544More than 8 thermostats in a group
65545Cooling capacity alert
70001IAQ internal sensor fault
70002IAQ internal data fault
70003IAQ side switch in OFF position
70501Smart room sensor internal data fault
70502Smart room sensor internal fault
70503Smart room sensor low battery
70504Smart room sensor battery 1%
71001Wireless extender internal data fault
71504Suction temperature sensor incorrect reading

All Lennox Air Conditioner error codes →

Lennox code 70004: homeowner questions

What does Lennox code 70004 mean?

Replace Smart IAQ monitor. The device's five-year service life is about to expire; data may become unreliable. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 70004.

Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code 70004?

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 70004 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code 70004 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Lennox code 70004 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Lennox 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: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.48. 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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