Lennox mini split code FP
Low-temperature heating hold (46°F freeze-protection mode). Also shown as fp.
- TypeStatus, not a fault
- SystemDisplay
- Can I fix it?Usually a homeowner fix
- Applies toMCB / MWCB indoor unit display
What FP means on a Lennox
The unit is holding the room at about 46°F (8°C) in its freeze-protection heating mode, which is turned on from the remote. It is not a fault; the unit is doing what it was told.
On this platform, FP is a status, not a fault: the unit is telling you what it is doing; nothing is wrong.
What to do
You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below.
- Turn the FP/freeze-protection function off from the remote (or set a normal heating temperature) to leave this mode.
When to call a technician
This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.
Which Lennox units show FP
This page applies to Lennox MPA / MPB / MLA single-zone, MPA / MPB / MLA multi-zone, MCB / MWCB, MWMA / MWMB, MCFA / MCFB and MMDA / MMDB units on the MCB / MWCB indoor unit display. Lennox's own documentation lists FP as "Low-temperature heating hold (46°F freeze-protection mode)", the same definition used across the Midea platform (four-character codes) it is built on. If your unit shows a code with a different shape (for example a four-character code, or a plain number), it is from a different table; use the lookup with your exact code.
Where Lennox shows this code
MCB / MWCB indoor unit display: The display shows a two-letter prefix and a two-character suffix, either together (EH60) or alternating (EH, then 60). Write both parts down; the suffix is what identifies the fault. EH and EL are indoor-side faults, EC is an outdoor-side fault, and PC is an outdoor protection: the unit stopped itself to prevent damage.
Other Lennox codes
Same part of the system as FP:
FP on other brands
The same characters do not always mean the same thing. Check the brand on your unit.
- Pioneer FP Low-temperature heating hold (46°F freeze-protection mode)
- Zone Air FP Anti-condensation (frequency reduction protection)
Questions people ask
Is FP on a Lennox mini split an error?
No. FP is a status message: low-temperature heating hold (46°F freeze-protection mode). The unit is holding the room at about 46°F (8°C) in its freeze-protection heating mode, which is turned on from the remote.
Do I need a technician for Lennox FP?
You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below. This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.
Sources
- Lennox Corp1816-L7 Mini-Split Systems Service Manual: Indoor and Outdoor Unit Error Codes (MPA/MPB/MLA, MWMA, MCFA, MMDA), 10/2020
- Lennox MCB / MWCB Mini-Split Service Manual (error code table 2.1)
Updated September 2026. Codes and definitions vary by model year. If your manual disagrees with this page, your manual wins. Send a correction.