Lennox Error Code E180: Outdoor temperature sensor problem (Heat Pump)
Lennox error code E180 on a heat pump means: Outdoor temperature sensor problem. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code E180.
Homeowner? What Lennox code E180 means for you
Check, then call Your heat pump is reporting: Outdoor temperature sensor problem. 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.
- In winter, keep snow and ice off and away from the outdoor unit. A short defrost cycle with steam is normal.
- 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 E180 mean?
No good reading from the outdoor sensor (the one in the outdoor unit, or the optional one on the indoor unit). S30/S40 alert code 180; unit control shows E180.
Applies to: Lennox communicating heat pumps incl. variable-capacity inverter units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems
Common causes of Lennox code E180
- Open or shorted sensor or wiring
- Sensor out of range
Lennox models that use code E180
EL16KP1-018EL16KP1-024EL16KP1-030EL16KP1-036EL16KP1-042EL16KP1-048EL16KP1-060ML14KP1-018ML14KP1-024ML14KP1-030ML14KP1-036ML14KP1-042ML14KP1-048ML14KP1-060
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Lennox code E180: homeowner questions
What does Lennox code E180 mean?
Outdoor temperature sensor problem. No good reading from the outdoor sensor (the one in the outdoor unit, or the optional one on the indoor unit). S30/S40 alert code 180; unit control shows E180.
Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code E180?
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 E180 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code E180 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Lennox code E180 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Lennox heat pumps in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Troubleshooting guides
- Heat pump not defrosting / outdoor coil iced - Lennox EL16KP1 / ML14KP1 Lennox · Heat Pump
- Low capacity or abnormal pressures - Lennox EL16KP1 / ML14KP1 Lennox · Heat Pump
- Outdoor unit will not start - Lennox EL16KP1 / ML14KP1 Lennox · Heat Pump
- Two horizontal lines on display (soft disable) - Lennox communicating Lennox · Heat Pump
Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.18. 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.