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Goodman EE4: Flame sensed with no call for heat

Ref. GOODMAN-EE4 · From the Goodman furnace manual · Updated 2026-10-23

Status codeEE4Goodman
What it means

Flame sensed with no call for heat.

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How it shows: Shown on the control board 7-segment display: EE4 (inducer and circulator blowers run continuously)

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§1Likely causes

  • Short to ground in flame sense circuit
  • Lingering burner flame
  • Slow closing gas valve

§2Safe DIY steps

  1. Techniciancorrect short at flame sensor or in flame sensor wiring
  2. Techniciancheck for lingering or lazy flame and verify proper gas valve operation
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: immediately; flame with no call for heat can indicate a gas valve problem.

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