Amana furnace: Flame Sensed With No Call for Heat (E4)
Safety issue — act now
What does E4 mean on a Goodman furnace? Flame detected while the gas valve is de-energized. Blowers run continuously as protection. Same emergency profile as 5 flashes on flash-code models.
This condition involves the gas or combustion side. If you smell gas or a CO alarm sounds: leave, then call your gas utility. Diagnostic info here is reference — combustion repairs are for licensed technicians.
Gas off at the appliance valve, same-day licensed tech. Not a DIY code. DIY part cost: $90–200 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Leaking or slow-closing gas valve TECH
- Flame-sense circuit shorted to ground TECH
Parts referenced by this code
Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.
Applies to
GMVC96 · GCVC96 · AMVC96 · ACVC96
Different Amana generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.
Verified against Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44
Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify