Lennox Error Code E201: Blower motor communication fault (Air Handler)
Lennox error code E201 on a air handler means: Blower motor communication fault. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code E201.
Homeowner? What Lennox code E201 means for you
Call a technician Your air handler is reporting: Blower motor communication fault. The air handler 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.
- 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 E201 mean?
Lost communication with the indoor blower motor. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 201 (shown as E201 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 E201
- Power outage or brownout
- Motor not powered
- Loose wiring
A technician checks these and 2 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
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Lennox code E201: homeowner questions
What does Lennox code E201 mean?
Blower motor communication fault. Lost communication with the indoor blower motor. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 201 (shown as E201 on the unit control display).
Is it safe to keep using my air handler with code E201?
It depends on the cause. The air handler 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 E201 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code E201 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Lennox code E201 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
- Two horizontal lines on display (soft disable) - Lennox communicating Lennox · Air Handler
Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.19. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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