Rheem · Furnace
4 blinks Pressure switch circuit closed (stuck closed)
What the control is telling you
Green STATUS LED blinks 4 times: the pressure switch is closed when it should be open (e.g. before the inducer starts or after post-purge).
Applies to: Rheem (-)GRC upflow and (-)GTC downflow/horizontal 90 Plus condensing gas furnaces (UT Electronic Controls 1012-925 / 1028-928 and Invensys ICC-H1MC7-01 IFC); Rheem 90RJ and 90TJ 90 Plus condensing gas furnaces (UT Electronic Controls 1012-925 or Invensys ICC-H1MC7-01 IFC, hot surface ignition)
Likely causes
- Pressure switch contacts welded/stuck
- Short in pressure switch wiring
- Water or moisture in the switch or hoses
- Faulty IFC (only after other checks)
Test and repair steps
- Warning: Hazardous line voltage - disconnect power before servicing; work must be done by a trained, qualified service technician.
- Check the pressure switch contacts with the inducer off - they should be open.
- Check the switch wiring for a short.
- Check the switches and hoses for water or moisture and clear it.
- If the switch and wiring are good, check the IFC.
Settings for these units
- Filter sizes (Table 12) · Rheem 90RJ/90TJ 90 Plus
- Minimum clearance to combustibles · Rheem 90RJ/90TJ 90 Plus
- Filter sizes (Table 9) · Rheem (-)GRC/(-)GTC 90 Plus
- Minimum clearance to combustibles · Rheem (-)GRC/(-)GTC 90 Plus
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Source: Rheem (-)GRC/(-)GTC Installation Instructions 92-24161-88-00, Figure 56 IFC Troubleshooting Guide, p.54 (printed); Rheem 90RJ/90TJ Installation Instructions 92-24161-32-08, Figure 53 IFC Troubleshooting Guide, p.54 (printed p.53). Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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