Midea Error Code E6: Limit/rollout switch open more than 5 minutes (Furnace)
Midea error code E6 on a furnace means: Limit/rollout switch open more than 5 minutes. It is also called Midea diagnostic code E6.
Homeowner? What Midea code E6 means for you
Stop and call Your furnace is reporting: Limit/rollout switch open more than 5 minutes. This code is a safety shutdown. Turn the furnace off and call a licensed technician. Do not keep resetting it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
Safe things you can check yourself
- Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
- Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.
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What does Midea error code E6 mean?
A high-limit or flame-rollout switch has stayed open for over 5 minutes. A rollout switch is manual reset and will stay open until its button is pressed.
Applies to: Midea BGH96M 96% AFUE two-stage gas furnaces (060B3A, 080B3A, 080C4A, 100C5A, 100D5A, 120D5A)
Common causes of Midea code E6
- Tripped manual-reset rollout switch
- Severe airflow restriction or blower failure
- Failed limit switch (open)
A technician checks these and 3 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Midea models that use code E6
BGH96M060B3ABGH96M080B3ABGH96M080C4ABGH96M100C5ABGH96M100D5ABGH96M120D5A
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Midea code E6: homeowner questions
What does Midea code E6 mean?
Limit/rollout switch open more than 5 minutes. A high-limit or flame-rollout switch has stayed open for over 5 minutes. A rollout switch is manual reset and will stay open until its button is pressed.
Is it safe to keep using my furnace with code E6?
No. Code E6 is a safety shutdown, so keep the furnace off until a licensed technician has checked it.
Can I reset Midea code E6 myself?
Do not keep resetting it. Repeated resets can hide a safety problem; a licensed technician needs to find the cause.
Who can fix Midea code E6 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Midea furnaces in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Source: Midea 96% AFUE Gas Furnace (A2L) Troubleshooting Guide, Section 3.5 E5/E6 chart, Figs. 19-22, Tables 3-5, p.16-19. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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