Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Error Code E430

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

What It Means

  • Compressor start failure

Causes & actions from Lennox

How it shows
  • Inverter code: 26
  • Inverter LED flash code: Red 2 flashes, Green 6 flashes (green: flashing ×6, red: flashing ×2)
  • Outdoor control 7-segment display: E430

If condition is detected, outdoor unit compressor and fan stop. Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 10 times within an hour, system is locked out. Indicates poor connection at compressor harness, improper winding resistance, locked compressor rotor, or flooded compressor. 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 2)

EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060, EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060, EL19KPV,…

If condition is detected, outdoor unit will stop (compressor and fan). Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 10 times within an hour, system will lock out. Indicates poor connection at compressor harness, improper winding resistance, locked compressor rotor, or flooded compressor. 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 2)

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

This error code can occur when the difference between discharge and suction pressures is greater than 100 psig at startup. If condition is detected, outdoor unit compressor and fan stop. Antishort cycle is initiated. If condition occurs 10 times within an hour, system is locked out. Indicates poor connection at compressor harness, improper winding resistance, locked compressor rotor, or flooded compressor. 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
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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