Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Error Code E442

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

What It Means

  • The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

Causes & actions from Lennox

How it shows
  • Outdoor control 7-segment display: E442

When compressor thermal protection sensor opens 5 times within 1 hour, outdoor stops working. 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

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

When compressor thermal protection sensor opens five times within one hour, outdoor stops working. 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 top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL18XCV manual, page 67

  • EL18XPV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL18XPV manual, page 69

  • EL19KPV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL19KPV manual, page 72

  • EL21KLV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL21KLV manual, page 78

  • EL22KCV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL22KCV manual, page 69

  • SL22KLV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    SL22KLV manual, page 73

  • SL25KCV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    SL25KCV manual, page 63

  • SL28XCV

    The top cap switch has opened 5 times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    SL28XCV manual, page 57

  • EL18XCV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL18XCV manual, page 40

  • EL18XPV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL18XPV manual, page 40

  • EL19KPV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL19KPV manual, page 46

  • EL21KLV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL21KLV manual, page 50

  • EL22KCV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    EL22KCV manual, page 43

  • SL22KLV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    SL22KLV manual, page 46

  • SL25KCV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    SL25KCV manual, page 40

  • SL28XCV

    The top cap switch has opened five times within one hour. As a result, the outdoor unit is locked out.

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

    SL28XCV manual, page 34

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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