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Goodman Furnace: Auxiliary alarm (condensate) switch wiring

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Auxiliary alarm (condensate) switch wiring on a Goodman furnace: The control has a 24VAC Aux Alarm input labeled Condensate for a condensate switch. It can also take compatible CO2 sensors or fire alarm contacts. The default AUX switch is normally closed and opens when the evaporator base pan water level is too high.

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Applies to: All 34.5in chassis furnaces

How to fix auxiliary alarm (condensate) switch wiring: step by step

  1. Wire the condensate switch to the Condensate (AUX) input on the control.
  2. Verify the switch is normally closed when the pan is dry.
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

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Source: Goodman GMVC96 service and troubleshooting manual, p. 32. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

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