Lennox Error Code E419: EIM W output hardware fault lockout (Heat Pump)
Lennox error code E419 on a heat pump means: EIM W output hardware fault lockout. It is also called Lennox diagnostic code E419.
Homeowner? What Lennox code E419 means for you
Call a technician Your heat pump is reporting: EIM W output hardware fault lockout. The heat pump 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.
- 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 E419 mean?
W output fault (418) happened more than five times; outdoor unit shut down. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 419 (shown as E419 on the unit control display).
Applies to: Lennox communicating heat pumps incl. variable-capacity inverter units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems
Common causes of Lennox code E419
- Stuck relay
- Miswired W
Lennox models that use code E419
EL16KP1-018EL16KP1-024EL16KP1-030EL16KP1-036EL16KP1-042EL16KP1-048EL16KP1-060ML14KP1-018ML14KP1-024ML14KP1-030ML14KP1-036ML14KP1-042ML14KP1-048ML14KP1-060
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Lennox code E419: homeowner questions
What does Lennox code E419 mean?
EIM W output hardware fault lockout. W output fault (418) happened more than five times; outdoor unit shut down. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 419 (shown as E419 on the unit control display).
Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code E419?
It depends on the cause. The heat pump 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 E419 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Lennox code E419 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Lennox code E419 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.
Homeowner help: AC Running But Not Cooling: What to Check · Heat Pump Not Heating or Blowing Cold Air
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.32. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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