Lennox Error Code E429: Inverter DC link low voltage (inverter code 23) (AC)
Lennox error code E429 on a air conditioner means: Inverter DC link low voltage (inverter code 23). It is also called Lennox diagnostic code E429.
Homeowner? What Lennox code E429 means for you
Call a technician Your air conditioner is reporting: Inverter DC link low voltage (inverter code 23). The air conditioner has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.
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 E429 mean?
On a compressor call the DC link did not rise above 180 VDC (2- and 3-ton) or 250 VDC (4- and 5-ton) within 30 seconds; unit stops. 10 times in 60 minutes = lockout. Inverter LED flash code 23 (red 2 flashes, green 3 flashes). S30/S40 thermostat alert code 429 (shown as E429 on the unit control display).
Applies to: Lennox communicating air conditioners incl. variable-capacity inverter units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems
Common causes of Lennox code E429
- Low input voltage
- Loose U/V/W connections
- Failed inverter, filter board or reactor
A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Lennox models that use code E429
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 E429: homeowner questions
What does Lennox code E429 mean?
Inverter DC link low voltage (inverter code 23). On a compressor call the DC link did not rise above 180 VDC (2- and 3-ton) or 250 VDC (4- and 5-ton) within 30 seconds; unit stops. 10 times in 60 minutes = lockout. Inverter LED flash code 23 (red 2 flashes, green 3 flashes). S30/S40…
Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code E429?
It depends on the cause. The air conditioner has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.
Can I reset Lennox code E429 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code E429 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Lennox code E429 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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Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.35. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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