Midea Furnace: Resetting a locked-out furnace
Resetting a locked-out furnace on a Midea furnace: How to clear a lockout after ignition failure on the BGH96M control.
Applies to: Midea BGH96M 96% AFUE two-stage gas furnaces (060B3A, 080B3A, 080C4A, 100C5A, 100D5A, 120D5A)
Common causes of resetting a locked-out furnace
- Ignition not achieved after repeated attempts
How to fix resetting a locked-out furnace: step by step
- Read and note the diagnostic LED code before resetting.
- Option 1: wait - the control automatically resets after 1 hour.
- Option 2: interrupt 115 V power to the furnace for 1-20 seconds.
- Option 3: lower the thermostat to remove the call for heat for 1-20 seconds.
- If it locks out again, troubleshoot the code shown (E7/E8 etc.).
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Midea Furnace codes
Models
BGH96M060B3ABGH96M080B3ABGH96M080C4ABGH96M100C5ABGH96M100D5ABGH96M120D5A
Source: Midea 96% AFUE Gas Furnace (A2L) Troubleshooting Guide, Section 2.2 Resetting From Lockout, p.6. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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