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Goodman GMEC96 - Service Manual

Goodman GMEC96
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RS6612013r7
November 2017
This manual is to be used by qualified, professionally trained HVAC technicians only. Goodman does not
assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury due to improper service procedures or
services performed by an unqualified person. The material in this manual does not supercede manufacturers
installation and operation instructions.
Copyright© 2014 - 2017 Goodman Company, L.P.
Service Instructions
Goodman
®
Brand GMEC96/GCEC96
& Amana
®
Brand AMEC96/ACEC96
Two Stage Furnace
with multi-speed ECM Motor
®
is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and
is used under license to Goodman Company, L.P., Houston, TX, USA. All rights reserved.

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Questions and Answers

  • S
    Shari HodgesSep 9, 2025
    Why is my Goodman furnace showing three Red flashes?
    • F
      Francisco TuckerSep 9, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and shows three red flashes on the control board, it indicates that the low fire pressure switch is stuck open. To resolve this, confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.
  • T
    Tammy SmithAug 22, 2025
    What to do if my Goodman furnace doesn't operate and shows four Red flashes?
    • S
      Stephanie AtkinsonAug 23, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace shows four red flashes on the control board and doesn't operate, it means there is an open limit circuit, which could be the main limit, aux limit, or rollout switch. To fix this, confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.
  • K
    Karen PhillipsAug 25, 2025
    What does it mean when my Goodman GMEC96 Furnace displays seven Red flashes?
    • R
      Robert SmithAug 25, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and shows seven red flashes on the control board, it indicates a lockout due to excessive retries from flame not being proven during the trial for ignition. To address this, confirm electrical and gas safe conditions before proceeding with repairs.
  • C
    Christina RamirezAug 26, 2025
    What does it mean if my Goodman furnace flashes nine Red lights?
    • D
      dianasmithAug 27, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and shows nine red flashes on the control board, it indicates improper grounding or reverse polarity. To resolve this, confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.
  • C
    Christopher DavisAug 27, 2025
    Why does my Goodman GMEC96 show five Red flashes and not operate?
    • M
      mary85Aug 28, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and shows five red flashes on the control board, it means the limit & rollout circuit has been open for 15 minutes due to an open control board fuse or rollout switch. To fix this, confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.
  • B
    Benjamin RodgersAug 29, 2025
    What does six Red flashes on my Goodman GMEC96 mean?
    • J
      Jim JohnsonAug 29, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and displays six red flashes on the control board, it indicates a pressure switch cycling lockout. This means the pressure switch has opened 5 times in the same heating cycle. To resolve this, confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.
  • S
    Susan LozanoSep 18, 2025
    What does rapid flash on my Goodman GMEC96 Furnace mean?
    • J
      Jonathan BerrySep 18, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and the control board red LED is rapidly flashing, it indicates a twinning error. To fix this, correct the twinning wiring.
  • D
    Douglas EllisSep 19, 2025
    What do three double flashes on my Goodman furnace mean?
    • J
      Jorge MorganSep 22, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and the control board red LED shows three double flashes, it indicates that the second stage pressure switch is stuck open. Verify pressure switch function & tubing, and verify the inducer is operating and pulling enough vacuum to engage the switch.
  • L
    Lisa MontgomerySep 7, 2025
    What does two Red flashes on my Goodman furnace mean?
    • J
      Jamie KingSep 8, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate, shows two red flashes on the control board, and the inducer might be operating, it suggests that the pressure switch is stuck closed. To address this, confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.
  • A
    andrewwhiteSep 4, 2025
    How to fix rapid Amber flashes on Goodman furnace?
    • B
      Brenda MccarthySep 4, 2025
      If your Goodman furnace doesn't operate and shows rapid amber flashes on the control board, it indicates a low flame sense current. To fix this, clean the flame rod with steel wool and confirm electrically safe condition before proceeding with repairs.

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR CONSUMERS AND SERVICERS

Key notices for users and service personnel regarding safety and product use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

Essential safety guidelines to read before operating the furnace.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

Procedure for safely shutting off the gas supply to the appliance.

OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

SYSTEM OPERATION

HEAT MODE: CALL FOR 1 ST STAGE HEAT

Procedure when the thermostat calls for first stage heating.

CALL FOR 2 ND STAGE AFTER FIRST STAGE:

Procedure when a second stage heating call follows the first stage.

2 ND STAGE SATISFIED, FIRST STAGE STILL CALLED:

Operation when the second stage is satisfied but the first stage is still active.

SIMULTANEOUS CALL FOR LOW AND HIGH HEAT

How the furnace responds to simultaneous calls for low and high heat.

COOLING MODE: LOW STAGE COOLING MODE SEQUENCE:

Sequence of operations when the thermostat calls for low stage cooling.

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS

PROPANE GAS AND;OR HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS

VENT;FLUE PIPE AND COMBUSTION AIR PIPE

GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING

PROPANE GAS CONVERSION

Instructions and warnings for converting the furnace to propane gas.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

COMBUSTION QUALITY

SERVICING

SERVICE NUMBERS

A list of service procedure reference numbers for troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Service Problem Analysis Guide

A guide linking symptoms to possible causes, tests, and remedies.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LED Diagnostic Codes

Interpretation of control board LED flash codes for fault diagnosis.

DIAGNOSTIC CHART

A chart detailing error conditions and corresponding LED flash codes for diagnosis.

FAULT RECALL

Procedures for accessing and managing fault codes and furnace lockouts.

SERVICING (Continued)

S-1 CHECKING VOLTAGE

Procedure to check voltage levels at various points in the furnace.

S-2 CHECKING WIRING

Steps for visually inspecting and testing furnace wiring for continuity and damage.

S-3 A CHECKING THERMOSTAT AND WIRING

Procedures for testing thermostats, wiring, and the heating anticipator.

S-4 CHECKING TRANSFORMER AND Control CIRCUIT

Steps to check the function of the 24-volt transformer and control circuit.

S-16 A CHECKING AIR CIRCULATOR BLOWER MOTOR (MULTI-SPEED ECM MOTOR)

Procedures for checking the multi-speed ECM blower motor.

S-300 CHECKING PRIMARY LIMIT CONTROL

Procedure to check the primary limit control for proper operation.

S-301 CHECKING AUXILIARY LIMIT CONTROL

Procedure to check the auxiliary limit control for safety and proper operation.

Testing Auxiliary Limit Control

Steps to test the auxiliary limit control for continuity.

302 CHECKING FLAME ROLLOUT CONTROL

Procedure to check the flame rollout control for proper function.

S-303 INDUCED DRAFT BLOWER Motor

Steps to check the induced draft blower motor for operation and continuity.

S-304 CHECKING GAS VALVE (Redundant)

Procedure to check the main gas valve for proper operation and safety.

MAINTENANCE

HEATING PERFORMANCE TEST

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Goodman GMEC96 Specifications

General IconGeneral
AFUE Rating96%
TypeGas Furnace
StagesTwo-Stage
Energy Star CertifiedYes
Motor TypeECM
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Cabinet TypeInsulated
Heating Capacity40, 000 to 120, 000 BTU/h
Warranty10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Blower MotorVariable Speed

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