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CH54Reverse phase detection error
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Reverse phase detection error
[1]
In plain words (editorial)
Reverse phase detection error. According to LG, it may occur after a temporary power outage or electrical work. LG's first step: reset the air conditioner's circuit breaker.
When to call a service technician: If the error persists, the unit needs an inspection. If it appeared after electrical work, contact the contractor and tell them about the reverse phase detection error.
✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.
For technicians
Possible causes (source text)
- The CH54 error may occur after a temporary power outage or electrical work[2]
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
⚠ Work on refrigerant circuits, mains electricity and PV DC wiring is for qualified technicians only.
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Sources
Every statement has a footnote to the document and PDF page. “Quote verified” means the quote was found automatically in the text of that page.
- [1] LG USA Support – [LG Air Conditioner] Guide to Error Codes (help library, 2026-02-23) – text capture , p. 2 official manufacturer document quote verified
inform them of the reverse phase detection error
- [2] LG USA Support – [LG Air Conditioner] Guide to Error Codes (help library, 2026-02-23) – text capture , p. 2 official manufacturer document quote verified
the ch54 error may occur after a temporary power outage or electrical work.
- [3] LG USA Support – [LG Air Conditioner] Guide to Error Codes (help library, 2026-02-23) – text capture , p. 2 official manufacturer document quote verified
reset the air conditioner circuit breaker.
- [4] LG USA Support – [LG Air Conditioner] Guide to Error Codes (help library, 2026-02-23) – text capture , p. 2 official manufacturer document quote verified
if the error persists, the unit will require inspection.
- [5] LG USA Support – [LG Air Conditioner] Guide to Error Codes (help library, 2026-02-23) – text capture , p. 2 official manufacturer document quote verified
inform them of the reverse phase detection error