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Rheem 14: Flame present with gas valve off. Extremely critical; furnace will not operate

From the Rheem furnace manual · Updated 2026-10-23

What it means

Flame present with gas valve off. Extremely critical; furnace will not operate.

⚠ Call a profurnace
How it shows: Dual 7-segment display: 14

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1Likely causes

  • Field mis-wiring of 24 VAC to gas valve
  • Gas valve stuck open
  • Faulty furnace control

2Safe DIY steps

  1. Techniciancorrect wiring, replace gas valve or replace control
⚠ 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: immediately; this is a gas safety fault.

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