Amana furnace: Flame Sensed With No Call for Heat (E4)
Safety issue — act now
What does E4 mean on an Amana furnace? Flame detected while the gas valve is de-energized. Blowers run continuously as protection. Same emergency profile as 5 flashes on flash-code models.
This condition involves the gas or combustion side. If you smell gas or a CO alarm sounds: leave, then call your gas utility. Diagnostic info here is reference — combustion repairs are for licensed technicians. All six emergency signs →
Gas off at the appliance valve, same-day licensed tech. Not a DIY code. DIY part cost: $90–200 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Leaking or slow-closing gas valve TECH
- Flame-sense circuit shorted to ground TECH
Parts referenced by this code
Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.
Applies to
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
Related Amana fault codes
These codes use the same dual 7-segment display (two-stage variable-speed) system.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E3 | Open Primary, Auxiliary, or Rollout Limit (E3) |
| E5 | Open Fuse (E5) |
| E2 | Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E2) |
| E6 | Low Flame Sense Signal (E6) |