Goodman furnace code E2: Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open
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.
Before you touch anything: the six signs that mean stop troubleshooting and call a pro →
Homeowner checks for Goodman furnace code E2
This is a limited outdoor observation check, not a complete furnace repair. If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the home right away without operating any switches, then call the gas utility or 911 from outside. Never bypass a safety switch or reset the furnace over and over.
- Turn the furnace off
Turn off the furnace at the thermostat and its nearby power switch before checking the vent ends. Keep the furnace cabinet closed.
- Find the vent ends from ground level
Locate the furnace intake and exhaust pipe ends where they leave the house. Only check ends you can see and reach while standing on the ground. Do not climb a ladder or go onto the roof.
- Clear loose snow or leaves by hand
If it is safe to stand there, brush away loose surface snow or leaves from around the openings by hand, without tools. Do not reach into the pipes, chip at ice, or remove or modify any pipe, cap, or screen.
- Stop and call if anything else is wrong
Leave the furnace off and call a technician if you find ice, a nest, a damaged pipe, or anything you cannot clear safely by hand. After clearing only loose surface snow or leaves, restore power and observe one heating cycle. If the code returns, turn the furnace off and arrange service.
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
Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.
Questions about this code
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.
How do I fix Goodman furnace code E2?
From ground level, check the outdoor vent ends and clear loose snow or leaves by hand if safe. Hoses, drains, the inducer, and the switch need a technician.
How much does it cost to fix Goodman furnace code E2?
If a snow-covered vent end was the problem, clearing it may be enough. Otherwise cost depends on whether the hose, drain, inducer, or switch is responsible.
Applies to
GMVC96 · GCVC96
Different Goodman generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.
Same control platform, same code: Amana furnace code E2
Verified against Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44
Last verified 2026-07-06 · page updated 2026-10-03 · how we verify
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