GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC GOODMAN-E1

Goodman furnace: Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Closed (E1)

Q: What does E1 mean on a Goodman furnace?

Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Closed (E1). The low-stage pressure switch reads closed while the inducer is off. The control waits until the fault clears. Cause per manual: faulty switch or shorted wiring.

E1 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E1 — MATCH IT ABOVE

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What does E1 mean on a Goodman furnace? The low-stage pressure switch reads closed while the inducer is off. The control waits until the fault clears. Cause per manual: faulty switch or shorted wiring.

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Check for pinched wires only.

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Switch replacement and circuit diagnosis. DIY part cost: $25–60 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

Faulty pressure switch or shorted wiring 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 Goodman 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

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