AMANA DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC AMANA-E2

Amana furnace: Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E2)

Q: What does E2 mean on a Goodman furnace?

Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E2). The low-stage pressure switch doesn't close within 5 minutes of the inducer starting → 1-hour lockout, then auto-retry. Official causes: disconnected hose, faulty switch or wiring, blocked venting.

E2 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E2 — MATCH IT ABOVE

Try DIY first, then call a pro

What does E2 mean on a Goodman furnace? The low-stage pressure switch doesn't close within 5 minutes of the inducer starting → 1-hour lockout, then auto-retry. Official causes: disconnected hose, faulty switch or wiring, blocked venting.

GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.

Try these first — in this order

Hoses, vent terminations, condensate trap — 15 minutes.

1Check: Disconnected/blocked pressure-switch hose

2Check: Blocked flue or intake, blocked drain, weak inducer

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Clear venting but code persists → switch/inducer. DIY part cost: $25–60 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

Disconnected/blocked pressure-switch hose DIY-CHECKABLE
Blocked flue or intake, blocked drain, weak inducer DIY-CHECKABLE
Failed switch TECH

Parts referenced by this code

Pressure Switch

$25–60 · Model-specific — match to your unit’s parts list

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Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.

Applies to

GMVC96 · GCVC96 · AMVC96 · ACVC96

Different Amana generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.

Verified against Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44

Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify