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GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC GOODMAN-E7

Goodman furnace: Igniter Fault or No Ground (E7)

E7 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E7 — MATCH IT ABOVE

Try DIY first, then call a pro

What does E7 mean on a Goodman furnace? Official: check for a broken or improperly connected igniter; check for proper ground and correct.

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

Try these first — in this order

Igniter swap, 20 minutes, don't touch the element.

1Check: Broken/disconnected igniter
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Grounding issues. DIY part cost: $15–35 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

  1. Broken/disconnected igniter DIY-CHECKABLE
  2. Poor equipment ground TECH

Parts referenced by this code

0130F00008S — Hot Surface Igniter
$15–35 · also sold as 594476

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

Applies to

GMVC96 · GCVC96 · AMVC96 · ACVC96

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 Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44

Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify