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Goodman Error Code Flashing option: Menu option flashing = not yet selected (Air Handler)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Goodman error code Flashing option on a air handler means: Menu option flashing = not yet selected. It is also called Goodman diagnostic code Flashing option.

Low severityAir HandlerGoodman/Amana ComfortBridge AVPTC/MBVC

Homeowner? What Goodman code Flashing option means for you

Usually minor Your air handler is reporting: Menu option flashing = not yet selected. This code is usually informational or minor. The safe checks below often clear it; call us if it keeps showing up.

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.
  • Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
  • Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.

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What does Goodman error code Flashing option mean?

While scrolling inside a menu, the option flashes on the 7-segment displays. A flashing option has not been selected yet. The first press of the Center button stops the flashing and the second makes the choice final and returns to the main menu.

Applies to: AVPTC / MBVC ComfortBridge air handlers

Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

Goodman models that use code Flashing option

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AVPTC25B14AVPTC29B14AVPTC31C14AVPTC31C14ADAVPTC33C14AVPTC35B14AVPTC37B14AVPTC37C14AVPTC37D14AVPTC39C14AVPTC49C14AVPTC49D14AVPTC59C14AVPTC59D14AVPTC61D14AVPTC183014AVPTC313714AVPTC426014MBVC1201MBVC1601MBVC2001

Other Goodman Air Handler codes

CodeMeaning
EC1Communication error with the outdoor unit
Ed0No shared data on the network
Ed1Invalid shared data
Ed4Shared data rejected by the control
FAnConstant fan
FCLFault recall (outdoor communicating units)
HPCompressor heat, single stage
HP1Compressor heat, low stage (comm)
HP2Compressor heat, high stage (comm)
HtElectric heat, single stage
Ht1Electric heat (Ht1)
Ht2Electric heat, high stage

All Goodman Air Handler error codes →

Goodman code Flashing option: homeowner questions

What does Goodman code Flashing option mean?

Menu option flashing = not yet selected. While scrolling inside a menu, the option flashes on the 7-segment displays. A flashing option has not been selected yet. The first press of the Center button stops the flashing and the second makes the choice final and returns to the…

Is it safe to keep using my air handler with code Flashing option?

Usually yes. Code Flashing option is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.

Can I reset Goodman code Flashing option myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Goodman code Flashing option comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Goodman code Flashing option near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Goodman air handlers in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

Troubleshooting guides

Source: Goodman ComfortNet ASXC-DSXC-GSXC / ASZC-DSZC-GSZC / AVPTC-MBVC service, Start-up Procedure p.28 and Menu Navigation p.64. 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.

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