Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Split & Multi-Split Error Code E428

Split & Multi-Split: Air conditioner (outdoor), Heat pump (outdoor)

What It Means

  • The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

Causes & actions from Lennox

How it shows
  • Inverter code: 22
  • Inverter LED flash code: Red 2 flashes, Green 2 flashes (green: flashing ×2, red: flashing ×2)
  • Outdoor control 7-segment display: E428

If condition is detected, is detected, outdoor unit compressor and fan stop. Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 5 times within an hour, system is locked out. Indicates high pressure, condenser fan failure or overcharge. To clear, disconnect power to the indoor unit (24VAC power source to the outdoor control) which will power off the outdoor control and will open the outdoor unit contactor, which interrupts power to the inverter and then re-apply power.

Other manual wording (1 of 5)

EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060, EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060, EL22KCV,…

If condition is detected, outdoor unit will stop (compressor and fan). Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 5 times within an hour, system will lock out. Indicates high pressure, condenser fan failure or overcharge. To clear, disconnect power to the indoor unit (24VAC power source to the outdoor control) which will power off the outdoor control and will open the outdoor unit contactor, which interrupts power to the inverter and then re-apply power.

Other manual wording (2 of 5)

EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060, EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060, SL22KLV,…

If condition is detected, outdoor unit will stop (compressor and fan). Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 5 times within an hour, the unitary control will cycle the contactor to prevent the unit from locking out. Indicates high pressure, condenser fan failure or overcharge. To clear, disconnect power to the indoor unit (24VAC power source to the outdoor control) which will power off the outdoor control and will open the outdoor unit contactor, which interrupts power to the inverter and then re-apply power.

Other manual wording (3 of 5)

SL22KLV, SL22KLV-024, SL22KLV-036, SL22KLV-048, SL22KLV-060

If condition is detected, is detected, outdoor unit compressor and fan stop. Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 5 times within an hour, the Unitary Control will cycle the unit contactor to prevent a system lockout. To clear, disconnect power to the indoor unit (24VAC power source to the outdoor control) which will power off the outdoor control and will open the outdoor unit contactor, which interrupts power to the inverter and then re-apply power.

Other manual wording (4 of 5)

EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060

If condition is detected, is detected, outdoor unit compressor and fan stop. Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 5 times within an hour, the unitary control will cycle the contactor to prevent the unit from locking out. Indicates high pressure, condenser fan failure or overcharge. To clear, disconnect power to the indoor unit (24VAC power source to the outdoor control) which will power off the outdoor control and will open the outdoor unit contactor, which interrupts power to the inverter and then re-apply power.

Other manual wording (5 of 5)

EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060

If condition is detected, outdoor unit compressor and fan stop. Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 5 times within an hour, the Unitary Control will cycle the contactor to prevent the unit from locking out. Indicates high pressure, condenser fan failure or overcharge. To clear, disconnect power to the indoor unit (24VAC power source to the outdoor control) which will power off the outdoor control and will open the outdoor unit contactor, which interrupts power to the inverter and then re-apply power.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • EL18XCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060

    EL18XCV manual, page 38

  • EL18XPV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060

    EL18XPV manual, page 38

  • EL22KCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    EL22KCV, EL22KCV-024, EL22KCV-036, EL22KCV-048, EL22KCV-060

    EL22KCV manual, page 41

    EL22KCV manual, page 41

  • SL25KCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    SL25KCV, SL25KCV-024, SL25KCV-036, SL25KCV-048, SL25KCV-060

    SL25KCV manual, page 37

  • SL28XCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    SL28XCV, SL28XCV-024, SL28XCV-036, SL28XCV-048, SL28XCV-060

    SL28XCV manual, page 31

  • EL18XCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060

    EL18XCV manual, page 76

  • EL18XPV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060

    EL18XPV manual, page 79

  • EL22KCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    EL22KCV, EL22KCV-024, EL22KCV-036, EL22KCV-048, EL22KCV-060

    EL22KCV manual, page 76

  • SL25KCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    SL25KCV, SL25KCV-024, SL25KCV-036, SL25KCV-048, SL25KCV-060

    SL25KCV manual, page 71

  • SL28XCV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    SL28XCV, SL28XCV-024, SL28XCV-036, SL28XCV-048, SL28XCV-060

    SL28XCV manual, page 65

  • EL19KPV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060

    EL19KPV manual, page 81

    EL19KPV manual, page 81

  • EL21KLV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060

    EL21KLV manual, page 93

  • SL22KLV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition

    SL22KLV, SL22KLV-024, SL22KLV-036, SL22KLV-048, SL22KLV-060

    SL22KLV manual, page 87

  • SL22KLV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    SL22KLV, SL22KLV-024, SL22KLV-036, SL22KLV-048, SL22KLV-060

    SL22KLV manual, page 44

  • EL19KPV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060

    EL19KPV manual, page 44

    EL19KPV manual, page 44

  • EL21KLV

    The inverter has detected a high main input current condition.

    EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060

    EL21KLV manual, page 47

    EL21KLV manual, page 47

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference. Code wording and instructions vary by model. Always follow the service manual for your exact unit.

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