Goodman Gas Furnace: GMH95 / GCH9
Re: Flashing Code 3
Code 3 = Pressure Switch failed to close with the inducer energized.
► There are 2 Pressure Switches in the furnace. Only the Inducer Pressure Switch will cause a Code 3. The Drain Pressure Switch (labeled as Front Cover Switch) breaks power to the gas valve.
► The diagnostic code will go away once the pressure switch closes.
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Possible Causes: |
1 |
Bad Inducer Motor |
3 |
Bad Pressure Switch |
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Item Stuck in Inducer Motor |
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Bad Inducer Blower Wheel |
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Bad Ignition Control |
CHECKOUT:
1. Check Control Board / Inducer Motor
- Start the furnace with a call for heat.
- Inducer motor should start within 15 seconds.
- Inducer motor starts & runs normally → Step 2. Check Pressure Switch
- Inducer motor hums but does not start = Bad Inducer Motor or Item in Inducer ⇒ Remove inducer & check
- Inducer motor does not attempt to start & shows Code 3 ⇒ Check for 115V power to inducer.
- Power + No Inducer = Bad Inducer Motor
- No Power = Bad Control Board
2. Check Pressure Switch
- Switch Contacts
- Check for 24VAC between each side of the pressure switch (YEL) to C and (Org) to C.
- Power on One Side Only = Switch Open ⇒ Check Switch Pressure
- Power on Both Sides + Code 3 = Bad Control Board
- Switch Pressure
- Use a pressure meter to check the pressure at the switch.
- Compare actual pressure to pressure rating on the switch.
- Pressure Near or Below Rating = Blocked/Restricted Vent or Bad Inducer Blower Wheel
- Pressure Well Above Rating + Switch Not Closed = Bad Switch