LG Mini-Split Code CH29
Hard lockoutShown as: Outdoor LED01 (red) blinks 2 times, LED02 (green) blinks 9 times
Compressor phase overcurrent - the current into the compressor windings is higher than allowed. Same family of faults as CH21: overload, restricted airflow, low charge, or a failing compressor.
Manual wording: “Compressor phase overcurrent error”
Documented for: All LG residential mini-split outdoor units
Likely causes, most common first
- Overload operation - indoor or outdoor fan restricted, screened or blocked, or a refrigerant cycle issue
- Refrigerant leak
- Disconnection or short circuit inside the compressor
- Compressor failure
- Burned parts inside the PCB (IPM failure)
What you can safely check yourself
- Clear leaves, grass clippings, snow, or debris away from the outdoor coil and fan
- Remove anything stacked against or on top of the outdoor unit
- Check and clean the indoor air filters
- Make sure the indoor supply and return grilles are open and unblocked
When to call a technician
If airflow is clear and CH29 returns, the compressor or inverter board needs a technician. The service manual notes CH29 can also be triggered simply by an overloaded system running in extreme conditions.
A LG mini-split throwing this code repeatedly has a reason — clearing the code without fixing the cause just hides it.
Sources
- MULTI F / MULTI F MAX Outdoor Unit Installation Manual (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Multi F and Multi F MAX multi-zone heat pump outdoor units (LMU series) with standard wall-mount, Art Cool, cassette and ducted indoor units) · checked 2026-08-25
- Single Zone Four-Way Ceiling-Cassette Installation Manual (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Single-zone four-way ceiling cassette indoor units with LUU090HV through LUU420HV outdoor units) · checked 2026-08-25
- Convertible Mid-Static Ducted LGRED Degree System Installation Manual (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., LGRED single-zone convertible mid-static ducted indoor units with LUU180HHV / LUU240HHV outdoor units) · checked 2026-08-25
- Defining Common Error Codes - Standard Wall-Mounted High-Efficiency Single Zone Systems (LG Electronics U.S.A. - Commercial Air Conditioning, LS091HSV and LS121HSV systems (LSN091HSV / LSN121HSV indoor units, LSU091HSV / LSU121HSV outdoor units)) · checked 2026-08-25
- Room Air Conditioner SVC Manual (General) - Trouble Shooting Guide with Error Code (LG Electronics, All LG single-zone room air conditioner / mini-split chassis (SW, SB, SC, S4, S5, SH, SA, SJ, SK)) · checked 2026-08-25