Rheem Furnace Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Rheem furnace error code we have verified against Rheem's own support pages, with its official meaning. This list covers standard gas furnaces (not modulating, lxe or two-stage). Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Rheem dealer (rheem.com).
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Codes by system
Heating
Venting / airflow
All Rheem furnace error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Official meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 blinks | The limit switch is open: overheating, usually from restricted airflow. | Heating | Owner checks |
| 2 blinks | The pressure switch stays open. Venting or the inducer can cause it. | Venting / airflow | Owner checks |
| 1 blink | The furnace is in a 1-hour soft lockout after failed ignition attempts. | Heating | Owner checks |
| 4 blinks | The manufacturer lists 4 blinks as: pressure switch failure (remains closed). A licensed HVAC technician must diagnose this. | Control / electronics | Service |
| 5 blinks | The manufacturer lists 5 blinks as: twinning circuit failure (twinning boards only; can occur with some electronic thermostats). A licensed HVAC technician must diagnose this. | Control / electronics | Service |
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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Rheem.