F3
Luxaire Coil Temperature Sensor Fault (Evaporator)

Luxaire air conditioner displays F3; unit may short cycle or fail to maintain setpoint.

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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

Defective evaporator coil thermistor, Sensor dislodged from coil, Shorted sensor wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power to the indoor unit.

  • Access the coil: Remove the air handler or coil access panel to expose the Luxaire evaporator coil.
  • Locate the sensor: Look for a small probe or bead thermistor clipped to the coil tubing or inserted into a well.
  • Reattach or replace: If the sensor has fallen off, reclip it firmly to the coil. If the sensor is damaged or corroded, replace it with the correct Luxaire coil sensor.
  • Secure wiring: Route sensor wires away from sharp metal edges and moving blower parts. Use zip ties as needed.
  • Test operation: Restore power and run cooling. If F3 persists, the indoor control board may be misreading and need professional diagnosis.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor
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