Lennox SLP99DFV gas furnaces error codes
17 furnace error codes for Lennox SLP99DFV gas furnaces, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from Lennox's own source. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual.
All codes
- E110 Line voltage low (lower than the nameplate rating).
- E113 Line voltage high (higher than the nameplate rating).
- E115 Low 24V control voltage; the control restarts when it recovers.
- E124 Active communicating thermostat signal missing for more than 3 minutes.
- E200 Hard lockout: the rollout circuit is or was open.
- E204 Gas valve is mis-wired.
- E207 Hot surface igniter reads open.
- E223 Low pressure switch failed open.
- E225 High pressure switch failed open.
- E240 Low flame current while running.
- E241 Flame sensed out of sequence; flame still present.
- E250 Limit switch circuit is open.
- E270 Soft lockout: too many retries with no flame sensed.
- E291 Restricted airflow: too little air for minimum firing rate.
- E292 Indoor blower motor will not start.
- E311 Heat rate reduced: the furnace blower is in cutback mode due to restricted airflow.
- E312 Restricted airflow in cooling or fan mode.
E110
What it means: Line voltage low (lower than the nameplate rating). This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Check voltage.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E113
What it means: Line voltage high (higher than the nameplate rating). This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Check voltage.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E115
What it means: Low 24V control voltage; the control restarts when it recovers. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Have a technician check the 24V control voltage.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E124
What it means: Active communicating thermostat signal missing for more than 3 minutes. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Check connections and cycle power on the thermostat.
E200
What it means: Hard lockout: the rollout circuit is or was open. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Have a technician check the rollout switch.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E204
What it means: Gas valve is mis-wired. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Have a technician check the gas valve.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E207
What it means: Hot surface igniter reads open. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- A technician measures the igniter and replaces it if open.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E223
What it means: Low pressure switch failed open. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- A technician checks vent, inducer and switch pressure.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E225
What it means: High pressure switch failed open. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- A technician checks vent, inducer and switch pressure.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E240
What it means: Low flame current while running. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- A technician cleans or replaces the flame sensor and checks grounding.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E241
What it means: Flame sensed out of sequence; flame still present. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Shut off the gas and have a qualified technician check the gas valve for a leak.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E250
What it means: Limit switch circuit is open. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Check why the limit is tripping (overfired or low air flow); have a technician check it.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E270
What it means: Soft lockout: too many retries with no flame sensed. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- A technician checks gas flow, igniter and flame sensor.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E291
What it means: Restricted airflow: too little air for minimum firing rate. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Have a technician check the air flow and filter.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E292
What it means: Indoor blower motor will not start. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- A technician replaces the motor or wheel if needed.
Safety. The manual warns: if you smell gas, do not touch switches or light anything, leave and call your gas supplier. Repairs are for a qualified installer or service agency. Source: Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox).
E311
What it means: Heat rate reduced: the furnace blower is in cutback mode due to restricted airflow. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Replace the filter or fix duct restrictions.
E312
What it means: Restricted airflow in cooling or fan mode. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Replace the filter if needed and check the ductwork.
Source
- Installation Instructions SLP99DFV, Integrated Control Diagnostic Codes (Lennox) (checked 2026-11-02)
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