Goodman furnace: Flame Detected With No Call (E4)
Safety issue — act now
What does E4 mean on a Goodman GMVM97 furnace? Flame sensed while the gas valve should be closed — official causes start with a short to ground in the flame-sense circuit or a slow-closing gas valve.
Gas off at the appliance valve, licensed tech same day. Not DIY. 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/slow-closing gas valve or flame-circuit short TECH
Parts referenced by this code
Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.
Applies to
GMVM97
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 GMVM97 Service Manual, p.64/68
Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify
Related Goodman fault codes
These codes use the same modulating furnace (gmvm97) — dual 7-segment display system.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E3 | Open High-Limit Switch (E3) |
| E5 | Open Fuse (E5) |
| E2 | Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E2) |
| E6 | Low Flame Signal (E6) |