Goodman Furnace: Active alarm display
Active alarm display on a Goodman furnace: An active alarm appears in the Status Menu as E followed by a two-digit alarm code. Look up the two-digit code in the troubleshooting chart.
Applies to: All 34.5in chassis furnaces
How to fix active alarm display: step by step
- Read the E and two-digit code in the Status Menu.
- Look up the code in the troubleshooting chart at the back of the manual.
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.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Goodman Furnace codes
Source: Goodman GMVC96 service and troubleshooting manual, p. 35. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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