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Error Code CH02

LG Air Conditioner

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What Does This Error Mean?

LG Error Code CH02 means the indoor unit fan motor has a fault — it is either not running or running at the wrong speed. A power reset is worth trying first, but CH02 usually requires a technician to replace the fan motor or indoor PCB.

Affected Models

  • LG Artcool Series
  • LG Dualcool Series
  • LG Standard Plus Series
  • LG DUALCOOL Premium

Common Causes

  • Indoor unit fan motor failed
  • Fan motor capacitor failed — motor cannot start
  • Indoor unit fan blade obstructed
  • Indoor PCB fan motor driver circuit fault

How to Fix It

  1. Perform a power reset.

    Turn the AC off at the remote and at the circuit breaker for 5 minutes. Restore power and switch on. If CH02 was triggered by a temporary motor stall, it may not return.

  2. Listen for the indoor fan.

    When the unit starts up, the indoor fan should spin and you should hear airflow within a few seconds. No airflow or a humming sound without movement confirms the fan motor is not running.

  3. Check for a physical obstruction.

    With the unit powered off, open the front panel and check that nothing has fallen into the fan housing. A foreign object jamming the fan wheel will cause CH02 and can also damage the motor.

  4. Do not run the unit with CH02 active.

    Operating the AC without a functioning indoor fan allows the evaporator coils to ice up and can cause compressor damage. Leave the unit off until the fan motor is repaired.

  5. Book an LG-authorised technician.

    Provide CH02 to the technician when booking. Fan motor replacement is a common LG repair and parts are generally readily available.

When to Call a Professional

Fan motor replacement inside the indoor unit requires disassembling the unit housing. This is a professional repair — contact an LG-authorised service agent.

Frequently Asked Questions