System Diagnosis
Compressor Sump Heater Active. Compressor sump heater is active.
Bryant Air Conditioners
Error Code 68
Troubleshooting guide for the Bryant Air Conditioners system fault 68.
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference. Error codes can vary by model and production year. Always refer to your machine's specific manual and the information printed on the unit itself.
Potential Causes & Solutions
- Normal status.
- Compressor sump heater is operating to prevent refrigerant migration into the compressor oil.
- No action required.
- This typically occurs in cold ambient conditions.
Verify Before Replacing Parts
- Confirm the exact Bryant model family and air conditioners context before acting on a generic code description.
- Verify airflow first, then confirm operating pressures and temperature relationship before adjusting charge.
- Look for restrictions, iced coils, or dirty heat-transfer surfaces that can mimic a charge problem.
- After the correction, run the system long enough to confirm the code does not return under normal load.
Field Signals to Confirm
What usually confirms it
Pressure and temperature readings that stay out of range after airflow is verified.
What can fool you
Dirty coils or airflow restrictions can look like a charge problem until the air side is cleaned up.
When to Escalate the Call
- You suspect a restriction, leak, or compressor issue that needs deeper system evaluation.
- The readings do not normalize after airflow and coil conditions are corrected.
Still unsure about this fault?
ACLogics walks you through Bryant Air Conditioners diagnostics step-by-step — so you confirm the cause before swapping parts.
