GUC/GUX - Flashing Code 3

Amana Gas Furnace: GUC/GUX

Re: Flashing Code 3

(Assuming original control board)

If, after the vent blower is energized, the pressure switch does not close, the control will keep the blower on and wait for the switch to close. The diagnostic code for this problem is 3 short flashes followed by a pause.

► The diagnostic code will go away once the pressure switch closes.

CHECKOUT:

1. Check Control Board

• Start the furnace with a call for heat.
  • Inducer motor should start within 15 seconds.
    • Inducer motor starts & runs normally --> Step 3. Check Pressure Switch
    • Inducer motor does not attempt to start & shows Code 3:
      • Check for 115V power to inducer.
        • No Power = Bad Control Board
        • Power but No Inducer --> Step 2.  Check Inducer Motor

2. Check Inducer Motor

• Start the furnace with a call for heat.
• Observe and listen to inducer motor operation.
  • Inducer motor hums but does not start:
    • Bad Inducer Motor or Capacitor
    • Item in Inducer (Remove inducer & check)
  • Sound of water "slurshing" = Water in Inducer
    • Remove Inducer, pour out water, re-install inducer --> Step 4. Check Condensate Drainage
• Ensure that the pressure switch closes.
  • Pressure switch fails to close --> Step 3.  Check Pressure Switch
• Listen for sounds of water in vent piping.
  • If water is gurgling in vent, look for low spots that will hold water.
    • Vent pipe must have a constant slope back toward the furnace.

3. Check Pressure Switch

• Use a pressure meter to check the pressure at the switch.
  • Watch for water in the pressure switch hoses.
  • On a two-hose switch, be sure to check both sides at the same time (differential pressure)
• Compare actual pressure to pressure rating on the switch (-1.20" on most models).
  • Pressure near or below rating = Blocked or Restricted Vent / Intake
    • On a furnace with a sealed burner box, try removing the burner box cover & re-checking.
      • Drastic improvement = Restricted Intake
      • Little or no improvement = Restricted Vent
  • Pressure well above rating, switch should be closed.
    • Switch does not close = Bad Switch or Water in Switch
      • Water in Switch is usually caused by a mis-run pressure switch hose.

4. Check Condensate Drainage

• Check the drain coupling on the inducer outlet.
• Check drain hoses from inducer and collector box.
  • Make sure all drain hoses are clear and have a downward slope.
  • In extreme cold weather, be cautious of frozen drains.