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Goodman EE0: Furnace lockout after too many ignition retries (3 total): flame failed to establish or was lost after establishment

Ref. GOODMAN-EE0 · From the Goodman furnace manual · Updated 2026-10-23

Status codeEE0Goodman
What it means

Furnace lockout after too many ignition retries (3 total): flame failed to establish or was lost after establishment.

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How it shows: Shown on the control board 7-segment display: EE0

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§1Likely causes

  • Gas supply interruption
  • Front cover pressure switch or condensate drainage problem
  • Igniter worn or misaligned
  • Flame sensor coated or oxidized
  • Blocked or improperly sized flue piping
  • Weak induced draft blower

§2Safe DIY steps

  1. Confirm the gas supply to the furnace is on and not interrupted
  2. Check that the outdoor vent and intake terminations are not blocked
  3. Techniciancheck front cover pressure switch operation and drainage (hose, wiring, contacts)
  4. Technicianreplace or realign the igniter
  5. Techniciancheck flame sense signal and clean the sensor if coated or oxidized
  6. Technicianverify flue piping length, elbows and termination, and induced draft blower performance
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.

§3When to call a pro

Call a licensed HVAC technician: if the furnace locks out again after the gas supply and vent terminations are confirmed clear.

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