York YCG42B21S 3.5 Ton 14 SEER Affinity Series Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor E17 Error Fix: Outdoor Unit Fan Speed Abnormality

Error code E17 on the York YCG42B21S 3.5 Ton 14 SEER Affinity Series Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor means: Outdoor Unit Fan Speed Abnormality. The outdoor fan is detected to be rotating at an abnormal speed or stalled, leading to overheating and reduced cooling capacity.

The most successful fix is "Replace Outdoor Fan Motor or Blade Assembly" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). This fix costs nothing. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated high severity. You should address it promptly — continued use could cause damage or safety concerns.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Outdoor Fan Motor or Blade Assembly") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Wrench set.

DIY cost: $0. Professional repair typically costs $180-$300. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The York YCG42B21S 3.5 Ton 14 SEER Affinity Series Air Conditioner with Scroll Compressor has 8 other known error codes, including: E01 (Indoor Temperature Sensor Fault), E02 (Outdoor Unit Fan Motor Failure), E03 (Refrigerant Leak Detected), E04 (Compressor Overcurrent Protection Triggered), E05 (Indoor Fan Motor Stall Detected), and 3 more.

Error code E17 also appears on 6 other York models: DERA-P036N07 HP 16 SEER, GM9S080B12MP11 80,000 BTU 96% AFUE Single-Stage Upflow Gas Furnace, TM8E100C20MP11 100,000 BTU 80% AFUE Single-Stage Upflow Gas Furnace, TM9V080B12MP11 80,000 BTU 96% AFUE 2-Stage Variable-Speed Gas Furnace, YHG42B21S 3.5 Ton 14 SEER 10 HSPF Affinity Series Heat Pump with Variable-Speed Compressor, YZH36B21S 3 Ton 16 SEER 9.5 HSPF Heat Pump with Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.