Majestic Error Code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset): Pressure switch failure (power vent only) (Gas Fireplace)

Updated October 16, 2026 · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Majestic error code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) on a gas fireplace means: Pressure switch failure (power vent only). It is also called Majestic diagnostic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset).

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Homeowner? What Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) means for you

Call a technician Your gas fireplace is reporting: Pressure switch failure (power vent only). The gas fireplace has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

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 Majestic error code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) mean?

Single red flash every 2 seconds until manual reset. Applies only to power vent versions.

Applies to: Power vent versions of the SC7 control

Common causes of Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset)

Pressure switch did not prove on a power vent unit

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.

Other Majestic Gas Fireplace codes

Code	Meaning
1 BEEP	Single beep (confirmation)
1 GREEN / 2 sec	Pilot lockout - trial for ignition
1 RED	Conversion cover missing
1 RED-GREEN / 2 sec	Pilot lockout - flame loss
1 RED / 10 sec	Low battery
2 BEEPS	Double beep (confirmation)
2 RED	Spark fail
2 RED / 10 sec	No or low thermopile power
3 RED	No sensor signal
GREEN FLASH 1/sec	Learning mode
GREEN SOLID	AC power on
NO BEEP	No beep after master switch ON

All Majestic Gas Fireplace error codes →

Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset): homeowner questions

What does Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) mean?

Pressure switch failure (power vent only). Single red flash every 2 seconds until manual reset. Applies only to power vent versions.

Is it safe to keep using my gas fireplace with code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset)?

It depends on the cause. The gas fireplace has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Can I reset Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Majestic code 1 RED / 2 sec (until reset) near me?

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

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Source: Majestic DVBL7 Series Installation and Operating Instructions, p. 41. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

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