Lennox Error Code 71505: Liquid temperature sensor incorrect reading (AC)
Lennox error code 71505 on a air conditioner means: Liquid temperature sensor incorrect reading. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code 71505.
Homeowner? What Lennox code 71505 means for you
Usually minor Your air conditioner is reporting: Liquid temperature sensor incorrect reading. This code is usually informational or minor. The safe checks below often clear it; call us if it keeps showing up.
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 71505 mean?
Measured liquid temperature (LT) outside expected range; no major system impact. (S40 system diagnostics) S30/S40 thermostat alert code 71505.
Applies to: Lennox communicating air conditioners incl. variable-capacity inverter units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems
Common causes of Lennox code 71505
- See description
Lennox models that use code 71505
EL16KC1-018-230AEL16KC1-024-230AEL16KC1-030-230AEL16KC1-036-230AEL16KC1-041-230AEL16KC1-042-230AEL16KC1-047-230AEL16KC1-048-230AEL16KC1-060-230A
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Lennox code 71505: homeowner questions
What does Lennox code 71505 mean?
Liquid temperature sensor incorrect reading. Measured liquid temperature (LT) outside expected range; no major system impact. (S40 system diagnostics) S30/S40 thermostat alert code 71505.
Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code 71505?
Usually yes. Code 71505 is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.
Can I reset Lennox code 71505 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code 71505 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Lennox code 71505 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
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Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.49. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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