Lennox Unresponsive Touchscreen

Thermostat display is on but does not respond to touch or button presses.

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Possible Causes

Frozen thermostat firmware, Failed touch digitizer in Lennox thermostat, Static discharge or power surge, Loose connection between display and base

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety warning: Turn off power to the thermostat circuit before removing it from the wall.

  • 1. Power cycle:
    • Turn off the HVAC breaker for 2–3 minutes, then restore power.
  • 2. Remove and reseat thermostat:
    • Pull the thermostat off its base and inspect the connector pins.
    • Reinstall firmly and check for response.
  • 3. Factory reset (if possible):
    • If any hardware reset button is accessible, perform a reset per Lennox instructions.
  • 4. Replace thermostat if still unresponsive:
    • The touchscreen assembly is likely failed and requires thermostat replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Lennox Smart Thermostat
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