Goodman Furnace: Set heat anticipator on room thermostat

Updated October 24, 2026 · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Set heat anticipator on room thermostat on a Goodman furnace: The room thermostat heat anticipator must match the wiring diagram note for this furnace.

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Applies to: ACVC96/AMVC96/GCVC96/GMVC96 furnaces

How to fix set heat anticipator on room thermostat: step by step

Set the heat anticipator on the room thermostat to 0.7 amps.

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. 64. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

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How to fix set heat anticipator on room thermostat: step by step

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