Goodman GMVM97 furnace code Ed: Rollout Switch Open
Professional repair
What does Ed mean on a Goodman GMVM97 furnace? The manual-reset flame rollout switch is open, and the furnace won't run. Possible causes listed in the service manual: an orifice plate out of position, a blocked heat exchanger, misaligned burners, or a defective heat exchanger.
This condition involves the gas or combustion side. If you smell gas or a CO alarm sounds: leave, then call your gas utility. Diagnostic info here is reference — combustion repairs are for licensed technicians. All six emergency signs →
Don't reset the rollout switch yourself. A technician has to check the orifice plate, burners and heat exchanger, and look for flame disturbance when the blower comes on.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Orifice plate out of position or burners out of alignment TECH
- Blocked or defective heat exchanger TECH
Parts for this code
No specific part number is verified for this code — it typically points at wiring, power, a blown fuse, or communication between components rather than one standard replacement part. If your diagnosis does land on a replaceable component, match its part number against your model's parts list before ordering.
Questions about this code
What does Ed mean on a Goodman GMVM97 furnace?
The manual-reset flame rollout switch is open, and the furnace won't run. Possible causes listed in the service manual: an orifice plate out of position, a blocked heat exchanger, misaligned burners, or a defective heat exchanger.
How do I fix Goodman GMVM97 furnace code Ed?
Stop troubleshooting and leave the switch alone. If a CO alarm sounds or you smell gas, get out and call from outside. A technician has to find what tripped the switch before the furnace runs again.
How much does it cost to fix Goodman GMVM97 furnace code Ed?
Cost depends on what the inspection finds: a misplaced orifice plate or misaligned burners, or a blocked or defective heat exchanger. Only a technician can tell which applies.
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 — “Manual reset rollout switch is open”
Verified against Goodman GMVM97 Service Manual, p.68 — “Ed ROLLOUT SWITCH OPEN”
Verified against Goodman Diagnostic Code Identification System (GMVM97; code Ed) — “Rollout Switch Open”
Last verified 2026-10-19 · page updated 2026-10-20 · how we verify
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