Amana furnace: High-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Closed (E8)
Professional repair
What does E8 mean on an Amana furnace? The high-stage pressure switch is stuck closed when high stage is commanded — the furnace runs on LOW stage only regardless of thermostat demand.
GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.
Try these first — in this order
None safe — two-stage pressure circuit.
Two-stage switch diagnosis and replacement. DIY part cost: $25–60 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Stuck high-stage pressure switch or wiring 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 |
|---|---|
| E7 | Igniter Fault or No Ground (E7) |
| E9 | High-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E9) |
| E6 | Low Flame Sense Signal (E6) |
| EA | Reversed Line Polarity (EA) |