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61 Fan inverter fault

Medium severity Carrier Infinity 19VS 24VNA9

What the control is telling you

Amber STATUS light flashes 61. The outdoor fan motor failed to start or its rotor is out of position. After 5 occurrences it becomes code 76. Type: Local; reset: Automatic retry.

Applies to: Carrier Infinity 19VS variable speed air conditioner 24VNA9 (AOC control + inverter)

Likely causes

  • Fan motor failed to start
  • Fan rotor misalignment

Test and repair steps

  1. Check the outdoor fan motor and blade turn freely and run.
  2. If it repeats, troubleshoot as code 76.

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Source: Carrier 25VNA8 / 24VNA9 Service Manual, Table 6 Fault Code Actions, p.21. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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