LG error code CH61

What it means

High temperature protection in outdoor unit (cooling) or indoor unit (heating).

Possible causes

Poor ventilation around outdoor unit Obstacles blocking outdoor discharge airflow Indoor filter heavily contaminated during heating operation

Suggested fix

Improve outdoor ventilation by removing obstacles and clean the indoor filters thoroughly; reset power after corrective actions and monitor for recurrence, which would warrant deeper airflow and sensor diagnostics.

Safety first. Isolate the power supply before inspecting any unit. Refrigerant-circuit and electrical repairs must be carried out by a qualified, registered technician.
Other LG codes
  • CH01 — Indoor air (room) temperature sensor fault.
  • CH02 — Indoor pipe (coil) temperature sensor fault.
  • CH03 — Drain pump or condensate removal error.
  • CH05 — Communication fault between the indoor and outdoor unit.
  • CH09 — Indoor unit EEPROM or memory error.
  • CH10 — Indoor fan motor fault or abnormal fan operation.
  • CH21 — Outdoor DC compressor IPM (inverter power module) fault.
  • CH22 — Outdoor current transformer (CT) error.
  • CH23 — Outdoor DC compressor overcurrent protection.
  • CH67 — Outdoor fan motor fault.

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