LG Therma V fault CH44

Air sensor open/short

Heat pump

What it means

Open / short of outdoor unit air sensor

Likely causes

  1. Check the sensor stewed condition
  2. Check for sensor burnout

Where to start

  1. Is the sensor properly inserted in the PCB? If No, insert it properly into the PCB (reassemble the sensor).
  2. Is the sensor normal? If No, replace sensor.
  3. Is the sensor assembly in good condition? If No, replace sensor.

The full answer, free

  • 1 more check in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 115), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate the outdoor unit and any backup heater, and give the inverter capacitors time to discharge before you open the electrics. Anything on the refrigerant circuit needs F-gas certification.

From the LG manual for the Therma V. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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