Status codeEELGoodman
What it means
Problem with igniter circuit.
Call a profurnace
How it shows: Shown on the control board 7-segment display: EEL
§1Likely causes
- Improperly connected or shorted igniter
- Poor unit ground
- Igniter relay fault on integrated control module
§2Safe DIY steps
- Techniciancheck and correct wiring from control to igniter
- Techniciandiagnose and replace a shorted igniter
- Technicianverify and correct unit ground wiring
- Techniciancheck igniter output from control; replace control if necessary
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: igniter circuit diagnosis requires live electrical testing.
Find a local HVAC pro →§4Other Goodman codes
E11Goodman
Open rollout switch.
E10GoodmanGrounding fault / poor neutral connection.
EE1GoodmanPressure switch circuit is closed at the start of the heating cycle.
EE0GoodmanFurnace lockout after too many ignition retries (3 total): flame failed to establish or was lost after establishment.
EE2GoodmanPressure switch circuit is not closed.
EE3GoodmanPrimary limit circuit is open.