Carrier Error Code 14: Ignition lockout (Furnace)
Carrier error code 14 on a furnace means: Ignition lockout. It is also called Carrier diagnostic code 14.
Homeowner? What Carrier code 14 means for you
Stop and call Your furnace is reporting: Ignition lockout. 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 Carrier error code 14 mean?
The furnace failed to light and prove flame in 4 tries. Auto-resets after 3 hours.
Applies to: 59TP6A two-stage variable-speed ECM multipoise condensing gas furnace, all sizes (040-10 to 120-22)
Common causes of Carrier code 14
- Gas off or manual shutoff closed
- Igniter, gas valve or flame sensor fault
- Low inlet gas pressure
A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Carrier models that use code 14
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58SB0A045E14--1258SB0A045E17--1258SB0A070E14--1258SB0A070E17--1258SB0A070E17--1658SB0A070E21--1658SB0A090E17--1458SB0A090E21--1658SB0A090E21--2058SB0A090E24--2058SB0A110E21--2058SB0A110E24--2058SB0A135E24--2058SB0A155E24--2059TP6A040-1059TP6A040-1259TP6A060-1259TP6A060-1459TP6A080-1659TP6A080-2059TP6A100-2059TP6A120-22
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Carrier code 14: homeowner questions
What does Carrier code 14 mean?
Ignition lockout. The furnace failed to light and prove flame in 4 tries. Auto-resets after 3 hours.
Is it safe to keep using my furnace with code 14?
No. Code 14 is a safety shutdown, so keep the furnace off until a licensed technician has checked it.
Can I reset Carrier code 14 myself?
Do not keep resetting it. Repeated resets can hide a safety problem; a licensed technician needs to find the cause.
Who can fix Carrier code 14 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Carrier furnaces in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
Homeowner help: Furnace Not Turning On: What to Check · Furnace Blinking Light: What the Flash Codes Mean
Troubleshooting guides
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Source: Carrier 59TP6A Installation, Start-up, Operating and Service Instructions, Fig. 66 Troubleshooting Guide, p.88; Sequence of Operation, p.85. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.