E240
Lennox
Wi‑Fi Connectivity Fault
Thermostat displays E240 indicating Wi‑Fi connection failure; remote app control and cloud services are unavailable.
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Possible Causes
Weak Wi‑Fi signal at thermostat location, Incorrect Wi‑Fi password or SSID, Router blocking thermostat MAC address, Outdated thermostat firmware causing network issues
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety warning: No electrical work is required for this step; do not open the thermostat if you are only troubleshooting Wi‑Fi.
- 1. Check home Wi‑Fi:
- Verify other devices can connect to the same network and access the internet.
- Restart the router and modem.
- 2. Check signal strength:
- On the Lennox thermostat, view Wi‑Fi signal strength in the network menu.
- If weak, consider relocating the router or adding a Wi‑Fi extender closer to the thermostat.
- 3. Rejoin network:
- Forget the existing Wi‑Fi network on the thermostat.
- Re-enter the correct SSID and password carefully.
- 4. Update firmware:
- If possible, update the thermostat firmware via USB or local method as per Lennox instructions.
- 5. If E240 persists:
- The internal Wi‑Fi module may be defective; replacement of the thermostat may be required.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Lennox Smart Thermostat
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