The short answer
An Amana gas furnace in Northern Virginia uses the same control boards and codes as its Goodman twin, because Goodman builds both, and Daikin owns the company. On an older board, 3 flashes is the pressure switch, 4 is the limit, 1 is a lockout and 7 is a weak flame sensor. On a newer display, EE2, EE3, EE0 and EE6 mean the same four things. The most common fix is a flame sensor cleaning, $95 to $180, and the visit starts with a $99 diagnostic.
Find your Goodman twin
Amana model numbers start with A where the Goodman twin starts with G. Find yours on the sticker inside the door, then use the Goodman manual for that board.
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| Amana model | Goodman twin | Goodman manual |
|---|---|---|
| AMSS9, ACSS9 | GMSS9, GCSS9 | GMSS9 manual |
| AMS8, ADSS8 | GMS8, GDS8 | Older single-stage board |
| AMEC96 | GMEC96 | GMEC96 manual |
| AR9S, AD9S | GR9S, GD9S | current single-stage manual |
| AR9T, AD9T | GR9T, GD9T | current two-stage manual |
| ARVM97, ADVM97 | GRVM97, GDVM97 | modulating manual |
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Older Amana boards: count the red flashes
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| Flashes | What it means | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| Steady on | Normal | Nothing to do |
| Off | No power: switch, breaker, the door switch or the fuse | no light |
| 1 | Lockout after 3 tries to light | lockout |
| 2 | Pressure switch closed before the inducer started | pressure switch |
| 3 | Pressure switch didn’t close | pressure switch |
| 4 | Limit open | limit switch |
| 5 | Flame with no call for heat | lockout |
| 6 | Rollout switch open; the blower runs nonstop | rollout switch |
| 7 | Low flame signal, still running | flame sensor |
| Rapid | Polarity: hot and neutral reversed | rapid flashing |
Newer Amana displays: EE codes
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| Code | What it means | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| 1dL, 9H, FAn | Normal status: idle, heating, fan | display codes |
| EE0 | Lockout after 3 tries | lockout |
| EE1 or EE2 | Pressure switch closed early, or didn’t close | pressure switch |
| EE3 | Limit open | limit switch |
| EE4 | Flame with no call for heat | lockout |
| EE5 | Blown fuse | no light |
| EE6 | Weak flame sensor signal | flame sensor |
| E11 | Rollout switch open | rollout switch |
| EEJ | Inducer relay error | inducer motor |
The AMEC96 two-stage uses green, amber and red lights, the same as the Goodman GMEC96. A rapid amber flash is a weak flame sensor; red 1 through 12 are faults. Our Goodman furnace codes chart has every one.
What you can check yourself
Goodman’s manuals are written for trained technicians and say not to bypass any safety circuit, so the line for a homeowner is the outside of the furnace.
- Video the light or photograph the display before you open the door. The code can be lost.
- Thermostat set to heat, a few degrees over room temperature.
- The furnace switch, the breaker and the lower door seated.
- The filter, the drain and the two white pipes outside on a high efficiency model.
- One reset, the way our reset guide lays out. If the code comes back, stop.
If you smell gas, get everyone out and call the gas company from outside. If a carbon monoxide alarm is going off, that comes first.
What a tech does on the visit
The same as a Goodman: read the code and the fault history, test the circuit it points to, and price the fix in writing before any work starts. Is the brand worth keeping? Our Amana review covers it. Our heating check is $67 per system through December 31, for a furnace, heat pump or boiler.
We fix Goodman and Amana furnaces across Northern Virginia, in Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Herndon, Chantilly, Fairfax, Arlington and Manassas. Every furnace repair price we charge is on our heating page.
More Goodman and Amana, one problem at a time: pressure switch: 3 flashes or EE2; limit switch: 4 flashes or EE3; lockout and weak flame: 1 flash, EE0, EE6; solid red light, no light or rapid flashing; rollout switch: 6 flashes or E11; Goodman heat pump and AC codes; flame sensor: 7 flashes or EE6; display codes: 1dL, 9H, F02; how to reset a Goodman furnace; inducer motor noises and codes; troubleshooting by symptom; a Goodman heat pump that won’t heat; a Goodman furnace that keeps shutting off; a Goodman furnace blowing cold air; how old is my Goodman: the serial number. Other brands are in our error codes and warning lights guide.
Get it fixed
Call (703) 997-9757 and we’ll get a tech out to look at your Amana furnace. We answer day or night. Rather book online? Pick a time here and a box of warm cookies comes with the visit. A repair visit starts with our $99 diagnostic, and you get the price in writing before any work starts. Already have a quote? We’ll give you a free second opinion. Rated 5.0 stars across 1,138 reviews on Google, Angi, Yelp, the BBB and Facebook, Virginia Class A license 2705192276.
Questions people ask
Are Amana and Goodman furnace codes the same?
Yes. Goodman builds Amana furnaces on the same control boards, so a GR9S and an AR9S show the same codes. Use the Goodman manual for your board.
What does 3 flashes mean on an Amana furnace?
The pressure switch didn’t close after the inducer started. The usual causes are a clogged condensate drain, a blocked vent pipe or water in the switch hose.
What does EE6 mean on an Amana furnace?
The flame sensor signal is weak. A cleaning usually fixes it. Left alone, it turns into a lockout, EE0.
How do I reset an Amana furnace?
Write the code down, turn the thermostat off for about 10 seconds and back on, or turn the furnace switch off for a few seconds. If the same code comes back, call.
