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Goodman EEb: Gas valve is not energized when it should be

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

Status codeEEbGoodman
What it means

Gas valve is not energized when it should be.

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

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§1Likely causes

  • Gas valve circuit wiring problem
  • Gas valve error on the control

§2Safe DIY steps

  1. Techniciancheck wiring in gas valve circuit
  2. Technicianreplace integrated control board if wiring is good
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: this requires gas valve circuit diagnosis.

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§4Other Goodman codes