GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC GOODMAN-E6

Goodman furnace code E6: Low Flame Sense Signal

E6 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E6 — MATCH IT ABOVE

DIY-friendly fix

What does E6 mean on a Goodman furnace? Furnace runs, but the flame-sensor microamp signal fell below spec. Official: coated/oxidized sensor, wrong sensor position, or lazy flame from improper gas pressure.

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Try these first — in this order

Clean or replace the flame sensor — 15 minutes.

1Check: Coated/oxidized flame sensor

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Persistent after cleaning → gas-pressure adjustment. DIY part cost: $8–15 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

Coated/oxidized flame sensor DIY-CHECKABLE

Parts referenced by this code

0130F00010 — Flame Sensor

$8–15 · also sold as B1172606

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

Questions about this code

What does E6 mean on a Goodman furnace?

Furnace runs, but the flame-sensor microamp signal fell below spec. Official: coated/oxidized sensor, wrong sensor position, or lazy flame from improper gas pressure.

How do I fix Goodman furnace code E6?

Note whether heating stays normal. Cleaning or repositioning the sensor and checking gas pressure involve the burner area, so book a technician before lockouts start.

How much does it cost to fix Goodman furnace code E6?

Price depends on whether the sensor needs cleaning or replacement, or whether gas pressure needs adjustment. A technician can tell you after checking it.

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 E6

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

Last verified 2026-07-06 · page updated 2026-10-03 · how we verify

Related Goodman furnace codes

These codes use the same dual 7-segment display (two-stage variable-speed) system.

Pattern	Meaning
E5display E5	Open Fuse (E5)
E7display E7	Igniter Fault or No Ground (E7)
E4display E4	Flame Sensed With No Call for Heat (E4)
E8display E8	High-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Closed (E8)

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