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Waiting icon — Compressor delay active

Lennox · Appliance Systems

What does waiting icon mean?

The waiting icon signifies that the compressor has a delay before it can engage. This is a safety feature to protect the compressor. The delay is typically 5 minutes.

Common Causes

  • Compressor protection delay is active
  • System recently switched modes

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Wait for the 5-minute compressor delay to expire.

  2. 2

    The system will engage cooling automatically after the delay.

  3. 3

    Avoid manually switching modes repeatedly, as this can reset the delay.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

0004Error code 0004 — High temperature protectionSchedule hold permanentlySchedule hold permanently — Schedule overridden indefinitelySchedule hold until next periodSchedule hold until next period — Schedule temporarily overridden
Source: Lennox Appliance Systems
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