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E294 Inducer over current
What the control is telling you
Combustion air inducer current is too high.
Applies to: EL296UHV(X) series furnaces with integrated control 103130-XX only
Likely causes
- Worn inducer bearings
- Wiring fault
- Failing inducer motor
Test and repair steps
- Warning: Disconnect power before servicing the inducer.
- Check inducer bearings and free rotation.
- Check wiring and measure inducer amps.
- Replace the inducer if it does not perform correctly (each model uses a unique inducer).
- Clears when inducer current is in range after ignition following lockout or reset.
Settings for these units
- Recommended filter size by cabinet width · EL296UHV
- Recommended filter size by cabinet width · Lennox SL280UHV
- Filter sizes by cabinet width · Lennox SL297NV
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Source: Lennox EL296UHV(X) Unit Information / Service Literature, Table 5 Ignition Control 103130-XX Diagnostic Codes, p.36. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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