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GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE MODULATING FURNACE (GMVM97) — DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY DOC GOODMAN-GMVM97-E7

Goodman furnace: Igniter Fault or Improper Grounding (E7)

E7 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E7 — MATCH IT ABOVE

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What does E7 mean on a Goodman GMVM97 furnace? The control flags the igniter circuit or the equipment ground.

GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.

Try these first — in this order

Igniter swap (don't touch the element).

1Check: Broken/disconnected igniter
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Grounding correction. DIY part cost: $15–35 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

  1. Broken/disconnected igniter DIY-CHECKABLE
  2. Poor equipment ground TECH

Parts referenced by this code

0130F00008S — Hot Surface Igniter
$15–35 · also sold as 594476
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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 GMVM97-Service, p.68

Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify