Payne furnace code 13: Limit Circuit Lockout
Try DIY first, then call a pro
Payne furnaces share the Carrier control platform — this code table applies to the equivalent Payne models. Confirm against your unit's panel label.
What does code 13 mean on a Payne furnace? A limit, draft safeguard, flame rollout, or blocked-vent switch stayed open longer than 3 minutes → lockout. Auto-resets after 3 hours. Root causes = see code 33.
Before you touch anything: the six signs that mean stop troubleshooting and call a pro →
GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.
Try these first — in this order
Same first moves as code 33: filter and vents.
Recurring lockouts need heat-exchanger and venting inspection. DIY part cost: $5–25 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Everything under code 33 (airflow/vent restrictions), sustained 3+ minutes DIY-CHECKABLE
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 code 13 mean on a Payne furnace?
A limit, draft safeguard, flame rollout, or blocked-vent switch stayed open longer than 3 minutes → lockout. Auto-resets after 3 hours. Root causes = see code 33.
How do I fix Payne furnace code 13?
Stop troubleshooting and arrange a technician visit. Don't reset any switch. If it returns, call a technician; if a CO alarm sounds, leave and call from outside.
How much does it cost to fix Payne furnace code 13?
A dirty filter may be inexpensive to correct, but recurring lockouts can call for venting, blower, or heat-exchanger inspection. The price depends on which switch opened and why.
Applies to
Payne PG8M series
Different Payne 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: Carrier furnace code 13 · Bryant furnace code 13
Verified against Carrier 58STA/58STX Installation & Service Instructions (1106202L), p.37/48 — “auto-reset after 3 hours. See code 33”
Payne PG8M series furnaces use the Carrier 58STA/58STX control platform. No separate Payne service document is cited — confirm the code map against your unit's panel label.
Last verified 2026-07-06 · page updated 2026-10-03 · how we verify
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