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American Standard E2.2: Recycles exceeded

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Status codeE2.2American Standard
What does American Standard E2.2 mean?

Recycles exceeded: flame was sensed and then lost. One-hour lockout after 10 times.

Homeowner part this code names: furnace flame sensor.

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How it shows: 7-segment display on an American Standard S9V2 two-stage variable-speed furnace: E2.2

American Standard S9V2 E2.2 is recycles exceeded. Flame was sensed, then lost, and the control locks out for one hour after 10 times. E2.1 is flame that was never sensed, after 3 times. The sequence in this guide measures flame current on the FP pads, typically 0.75 to 3.0 microamps. That measurement is technician work.

Likely causes

  • Flame sensed, then lost, until the recycle limit is exceeded

Safe checks for E2.2

  1. E2.2 is not E2.1. E2.1 is flame never sensed. E2.2 is flame that proved and then went away
  2. Technicianthe heating sequence in this guide proves flame at the flame sensor within 4 seconds, typically 0.75 to 3.0 microamps
Safety firstIf you smell gas, do not touch any electrical switch or use a phone in the building; leave immediately and call your gas supplier from outside. Turn off electrical power at the furnace switch or breaker before opening any panel, and never bypass or jumper a limit, rollout or pressure switch. Gas valve, burner, venting, wiring and control-board work should be done by a licensed HVAC technician.

Capacitors can hold a charge after the power is off. Safety terms.

When to call a pro

Call a licensed HVAC technician if the burners light and then drop out until E2.2 locks out for an hour.

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Nut driver set: guide

In this code: Panels and parts on a furnace are held by hex-head screws; a nut driver grips them without stripping.

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High limit and rollout switches: guide

In this code: Flame sensed, then lost, until the recycle limit is exceeded

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Multimeter for appliance and HVAC diagnosis: guide

Technician step in this code: the heating sequence in this guide proves flame at the flame sensor within 4 seconds, typically 0.75 to 3.0 microamps

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