Goodman Error Code 4: Open High Limit Switch

Severity
Warning
Type
led blink count
Where to look
sight glass
Estimated repair cost: $75 — $200 (parts + labor)
Warning: Your Goodman HVAC system has detected an open high limit switch, which could lead to overheating and system damage. Turn off the system and call a professional for repair.

LED Blink Pattern

How to Fix Goodman Code 4

  1. Step 1: Turn off your HVAC system at the thermostat and the circuit breaker to prevent further operation.
  2. Step 2: Do not attempt to open or disassemble your HVAC unit. This error requires professional diagnosis and repair.
  3. Step 3: Contact a licensed HVAC technician to inspect and repair your system.

How to Reset Goodman Code 4

  1. Turn off the furnace power switch, usually located on or near the unit.
  2. Turn off the circuit breaker for the furnace. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Restore power at the breaker and flip the furnace switch back on.
  4. Set the thermostat to call for heat. If the error code returns after 2-3 ignition attempts, the fault requires repair.

Resetting clears the code from the display but does not fix the underlying fault. If the code returns after reset, proceed to the diagnostic steps above.

What Does Goodman Error Code 4 Mean?

The Goodman 4 error, also known as an open high limit switch, indicates that your HVAC system has detected an issue with its high limit switch. This switch is designed to monitor the temperature of your system's heat exchanger and prevent it from overheating. When the switch is open, it can't perform its function, leading to potential system damage. This error is typically caused by a faulty switch, but it could also be due to a wiring issue or a problem with the system's temperature sensor.

Common Causes

  • Faulty high limit switch
  • Wiring issue related to the high limit switch
  • Problem with the system's temperature sensor

Diagnostic Steps

If... Check Expected
The system's blower fan is not running Measure the voltage at the blower motor terminals using a multimeter No voltage (open circuit)
The system's blower fan is running Inspect the high limit switch for any visible damage or disconnection No visible damage or disconnection

Applicable Goodman Models

Recall Notices

Goodman/Daikin Evaporator Coil Drain Pans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard 22-014 Active

Issued: November 1, 2021

Affected models: Molded plastic evaporator coil drain pans in up-flow condensing gas furnaces

Drain pans can overheat, melt, and deform, posing a fire hazard. Recall expanded January 2024.

View official notice

Replacement Parts

Part OEM Number Est. Cost Where to Buy
High Limit Switch 4BH13-100

Related Codes on Same Models

Other codes that affect the same Goodman model families as 4.

Code Description Severity
1 System Lockout Warning
2 Pressure Switch Stuck Closed Warning
3 Pressure Switch Stuck Open Warning
5 Flame Sensed With Gas Valve Off Warning
6 Open Rollout Switch Warning
7 Low Flame Signal Warning
8 Ignitor Error Warning
CONTINUOUS Reversed Polarity Warning
F01 Goodman Code F01 - Ignition Lockout Critical
STEADY-ON Normal Operation Info