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E295 Blower motor over temperature

Medium severity

What the control is telling you

Indoor blower motor tripped on its internal protector. S30/S40 thermostat alert code 295 (shown as E295 on the unit control display).

Applies to: Lennox communicating air handlers and EIM-equipped indoor units in S30/S40 smart thermostat systems

Likely causes

  • Bad bearings
  • High duct static
  • Failing motor

Test and repair steps

  1. Check motor bearings and amp draw.
  2. Check for high duct static pressure.
  3. Replace the motor if necessary.
  4. Clears after the blower demand is satisfied.

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Source: Lennox Residential Communicating Systems Alert Code Guide (V2) 100017 (3/2023), Table 2 Alert Codes and Troubleshooting, p.25. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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