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Goodman EEA: Polarity of 115 volt AC is reversed, or poor unit ground

Ref. GOODMAN-EEA · From the Goodman furnace manual · Updated 2026-10-23

Status codeEEAGoodman
What it means

Polarity of 115 volt AC is reversed, or poor unit ground.

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How it shows: Shown on the control board 7-segment display: EEA

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§1Likely causes

  • Reversed 115 V line polarity
  • Poor unit ground

§2Safe DIY steps

  1. Techniciancorrect polarity and check wiring
  2. Technicianverify proper ground
Safety firstIf you smell gas, do not touch any electrical switch or use a phone in the building; leave immediately and call your gas supplier from outside. Turn off electrical power at the furnace switch or breaker before opening any panel, and never bypass or jumper a limit, rollout or pressure switch. Gas valve, burner, venting, wiring and control-board work should be done by a licensed HVAC technician.

§3When to call a pro

Call a licensed HVAC technician: line-voltage wiring corrections must be done by a qualified person.

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§4Other Goodman codes