Heat & Glo Error Code 2 Flash: 5-minute lockout (Gas Fireplace)
Heat & Glo error code 2 Flash on a gas fireplace means: 5-minute lockout. It is also called Heat & Glo diagnostic code 2 Flash.
Homeowner? What Heat & Glo code 2 Flash means for you
Check, then call Your gas fireplace is reporting: 5-minute lockout. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.
Safe things you can check yourself
- Replace the batteries in the remote and in the receiver or battery pack (weak batteries are the most common cause).
- Make sure the wall switch is ON and the fireplace has power if it uses a plug-in adapter.
- Check that the gas valve to the fireplace is open (handle in line with the pipe).
- If you smell gas, do not try to light it: leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
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What does Heat & Glo error code 2 Flash mean?
The DSI module tried to light the burner and failed, so it locked out for 5 minutes. LED pattern on the DSI module: slow flash = normal, no call for heat; fast flash = normal, calling for heat; two flashes = 5-minute lockout; steady = hard lockout / control failure.
Applies to: Older Heat-N-Glo DSI gas fireplaces with RAM 1MC1-01/-05, RAM-1-RS, CFX-DA, Grand-50-C (120 VAC modules); LED applies to RAM 1MC1, CFX-DA and Grand-50-C
Common causes of Heat & Glo code 2 Flash
- Gas shut-off closed or air in the gas line
- Ignitor not over the burner ports, or sparking at the base instead of the tip
- Burner ports blocked by embers, or plugged burner orifice
A technician checks these and 3 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Heat & Glo models that use code 2 Flash
CFX-DAGrand-50-CRAM-1-RSRAM 1MC1-01RAM 1MC1-05
Other Heat & Glo Gas Fireplace codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LED Off | LED not flashing - no power to module |
| Steady Flash | Hard lockout - control failure |
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Heat & Glo code 2 Flash: homeowner questions
What does Heat & Glo code 2 Flash mean?
5-minute lockout. The DSI module tried to light the burner and failed, so it locked out for 5 minutes. LED pattern on the DSI module: slow flash = normal, no call for heat; fast flash = normal, calling for heat; two flashes = 5-minute lockout; steady =…
Is it safe to keep using my gas fireplace with code 2 Flash?
It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.
Can I reset Heat & Glo code 2 Flash myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Heat & Glo code 2 Flash comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Heat & Glo code 2 Flash near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Heat & Glo gas fireplaces in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Source: Heat-N-Glo DSI / HSI Troubleshooting Guide (Professional Development), LED codes and RAM 1MC1 / CFX-DA / Grand-50-C sections, p.6-11, 34-38, 42-45. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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