LG Air Conditioner Error Code CH01
The indoor unit cannot read the room temperature correctly, so it stops rather than run blind. A power reset occasionally clears a one-off reading error, but a code that returns points to a failed sensor or control board.
Also shown as: 01, 1, C1
Applies to: Residential wall-split and multi-split systems
Common causes
- Sensor failed or drifted out of range
- Sensor connector loose or disconnected
- Damaged sensor wiring
- Indoor control board fault
What to check, in order
- Compare the temperature the unit displays with a room thermometer: a reading that is wildly off points to the sensor.
- Turn the unit off with the remote, then switch off its circuit breaker (or unplug it) and wait at least five minutes before switching back on.
- If the code returns after the reset, stop there: the sensor or the board needs a technician.
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first — a filter cleaned, an obstruction removed, the breaker restored. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Restore power at the breaker and switch the unit on with the remote.
- Run the unit in cooling or heating for ten to fifteen minutes and watch whether the code returns; some codes only appear after the compressor has run for a while.
- If the unit runs with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write down the code and whether the indoor or outdoor unit shows it before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
This code usually points to a faulty part, wiring or the control board on a LG air conditioner. Run the checks above to rule out the simple causes, then book a technician — and book one straight away if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code CH01, your model number (on a label on the side of the indoor unit) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Repair or replace?
This fault is in professional territory: the fix usually means a major part or board-level work, and the labour adds up. If your machine is already well into its service life, get the repair quote first, then compare it with the price of a current equivalent model before you decide. Paying a large share of a new machine's price to repair an old one is rarely the better deal; replacing a machine over one cheap fault is wasteful too.
Parts that may be involved
Room temperature sensor (thermistor)Indoor control board
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label on the side of the indoor unit — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about CH01
What does CH01 mean on a LG air conditioner?
CH01 means: Indoor room temperature sensor error. The indoor unit cannot read the room temperature correctly, so it stops rather than run blind. A power reset occasionally clears a one-off reading error, but a code that returns points to a failed sensor or control board.
Can I fix LG CH01 myself?
Only the preliminary checks. Code CH01 usually means a part, wiring or the control board has failed, which is a technician job. Run the checks to rule out simple causes before you book.
How do I clear LG CH01?
Fix what the checks above found first — a filter cleaned, an obstruction removed, the breaker restored. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back. Restore power at the breaker and switch the unit on with the remote. Run the unit in cooling or heating for ten to fifteen minutes and watch whether the code returns; some codes only appear after the compressor has run for a while.
Sources checked
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.