E460
Lennox Indoor Coil Temperature Sensor Fault

Lennox thermostat shows E460 indoor coil sensor out of range; system may shut down or run with limited capacity.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed coil thermistor, Sensor not properly attached to coil, Damaged sensor wiring, Control board sensor input failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power to the indoor unit before accessing the coil compartment.

  • 1. Locate coil sensor: The sensor is usually clipped to the refrigerant tubing entering or leaving the evaporator coil.
  • 2. Check attachment: Ensure the sensor is firmly clipped and making good contact with the copper tube. Reattach or secure with thermal paste and a cable tie if loose.
  • 3. Inspect wiring: Look for nicks, cuts, or pinched sections in the sensor leads. Repair or replace as needed.
  • 4. Replace sensor: If the sensor is cracked or readings are clearly wrong, install a new Lennox coil temperature sensor.

Note: This sensor helps prevent freeze-up and overheating; do not operate the system with it disconnected.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Lennox Coil Temperature Sensor
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