Amana: Pressure Switch Stuck Open

What this fault means

The inducer ran but the board never saw the pressure switch confirm draft, so it will not allow ignition — a venting safety interlock.

Likely causes

  • Blocked, sagging or condensate-laden vent (common in BC winters)
  • Weak or failed inducer motor
  • Cracked or disconnected pressure tubing
  • Plugged condensate trap on 90%+ furnaces

What you can safely check

  • Replace a dirty air filter — restricted airflow causes a surprising share of furnace faults.
  • Confirm registers and the outdoor unit are clear of snow, leaves and debris.
  • Cycle power at the switch once and let the system retry.

Call a technician — don't keep resetting this

Pressure Switch Stuck Open is a high-severity fault. Repeated resets of a safety lockout can mask a serious problem such as a cracked heat exchanger (a carbon-monoxide risk) or a failing compressor. If you smell gas, leave and call FortisBC at 1-800-663-9911 or 911 first.

Amana furnace showing Pressure Switch Stuck Open?

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