GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE MODULATING FURNACE (GMVM97) — DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY DOC GOODMAN-GMVM97-E2

Goodman furnace: Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E2)

Q: What does E2 mean on a Goodman GMVM97 furnace?

Low-Stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open (E2). The low-stage pressure switch (PS1) failed to close within 30 seconds of the inducer starting — the manual's checklist starts with a blocked pressure-switch hose.

E2 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E2 — MATCH IT ABOVE

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What does E2 mean on a Goodman GMVM97 furnace? The low-stage pressure switch (PS1) failed to close within 30 seconds of the inducer starting — the manual's checklist starts with a blocked pressure-switch hose.

GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.

Try these first — in this order

Hose, vent terminations, condensate trap — 15 minutes.

1Check: Blocked/disconnected switch hose, blocked flue or drain

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Inducer performance and switch testing. DIY part cost: $25–60 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

Blocked/disconnected switch hose, blocked flue or drain DIY-CHECKABLE
Weak inducer or failed switch TECH

Parts referenced by this code

Pressure Switch

$25–60 · Model-specific — match to your unit’s parts list

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Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.

Applies to

GMVM97

Different Goodman generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.

Verified against GMVM97-Service, p.63/68

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