Applicable Systems
RTAC 200

Symptoms

Crankcase heater fault. The crankcase heater is not operating correctly.

Possible Causes

  • Crankcase heater element failure
  • Heater wiring or thermostat fault

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check the crankcase heater resistance
    Heater element is open circuit
  2. Step 2: Verify the heater wiring and thermostat operation
    Wiring is damaged or thermostat is faulty

How to Reset

To reset: Replace the crankcase heater or thermostat, then reset.

Source: Trane HVAC Service Manual, Trane Inc.

Category: HVAC Residential