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

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

Status codeEECGoodman
What it means

Gas valve is energized when it should not be.

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

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§1Likely causes

  • Gas valve circuit wiring problem
  • Internal 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: immediately; this is a gas safety fault.

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§4Other Goodman codes