Goodman is one of the most widely installed heating and cooling brands in the country — the value, builder-grade system behind a huge share of Bay Area homes. If you own an Amana furnace or condenser, you effectively own a Goodman: the two share the same platforms, control boards, blink-code diagnostics, and parts, and both are now built under Daikin, the world's largest HVAC manufacturer. A tech who really knows Goodman can service Amana with the same confidence. Because Goodman is so common, it's also one of the systems we're called out to repair most, and we keep the common wear parts on the truck so most jobs are a single visit. Triton repairs both across the East Bay, Tri-Valley, and Peninsula.
This page covers the Goodman and Amana equipment we service, the problems and blink codes we see most, and what a repair typically costs in the Bay Area.
Systems we repair
- Gas furnaces — 80% standard-efficiency and 90%+ condensing models, in single-stage, two-stage, and variable-speed versions.
- Central air conditioners — condensers and matched indoor coils, from basic single-stage units on up.
- Heat pumps — for the growing number of Bay Area homes going all-electric.
- Packaged units — the all-in-one rooftop and side-yard cabinets that combine heating and cooling in a single unit.
Common Goodman problems we fix
- 1-flash ignition lockout. After three failed ignition tries the board locks out the burners — usually a dirty flame sensor, a weak hot-surface igniter, or a gas-supply problem. No heat until it's cleared and reset.
- 4-flash limit / airflow lockout. The furnace overheated and the high-limit tripped, almost always from restricted airflow — a dirty filter, a blocked return, or a tired blower. The most DIY-friendly of the codes: start with the filter.
- 3-flash pressure-switch fault. The switch won't close, so the burners never light — a blocked flue or intake, a weak draft inducer, or a clogged condensate trap on high-efficiency models.
- 7-flash weak flame signal. A dirty flame sensor sends too weak a signal, so the furnace lights and then drops out. A small, cheap part sits behind a lot of these no-heat calls.
- AC won't cool — capacitor or contactor. A failed run capacitor (the outdoor fan hums but won't spin) or a pitted contactor is the most common summer no-cool on a Goodman condenser.
- Control-board faults on newer ComfortBridge systems. Newer Goodman and Amana equipment runs on the ComfortBridge control platform, which reports numeric codes instead of blinks; comm and board faults here need a tech who understands the platform, not just line-voltage parts.
- Blower/ECM motor failures, refrigerant leaks, and worn control boards round out the list.
Goodman error & fault codes
Goodman and Amana furnaces flash a red diagnostic LED behind the blower door: the light blinks a repeating count — four flashes, pause, four flashes is a 4-flash code — and that number maps to the fault. A steady, solid red light is normal standby, so it's a rhythmic count that flags a problem, not a light that's simply on. Because both brands share control boards, the same blink chart applies to each. The common ones: 1 flash is an ignition lockout (flame sensor, igniter, or gas), 3 flashes a pressure-switch fault (venting, inducer, or condensate), 4 flashes an open limit / over-temp (usually a dirty filter), and 7 flashes a low flame-sense signal. Newer ComfortBridge boards drop the blink count and show a 2-digit numeric code instead. For the full list and DIY-safe airflow checks, see our blink-count guide:
- Goodman Furnace Blinking Red Light Codes — what 1, 3, 4, 7 and the other flash counts mean, and what you can safely check yourself.
Blink-code meanings can vary by control-board generation, so always confirm the count against the diagnostic label printed inside your furnace's blower compartment before replacing a part.
What it costs in the Bay Area
Goodman repairs come down to the failed part. On the furnace side, a flame sensor runs about $90–$250 and a hot-surface igniter $120–$350 — the common ignition and flame-signal fixes behind a 1- or 7-flash lockout — while a blower motor is roughly $400–$700 and a control board $200–$600; most furnace repairs land in the $129–$800 range. On the AC side, a capacitor is about $120–$350 and a contactor $120–$320 (the cheap, common fixes), a refrigerant leak repair and recharge runs $180–$650, and a compressor is the high end at $900–$1,600, with most AC repairs in the $129–$1,200 range. We charge a diagnostic fee that's credited toward the repair when you approve the work, and you always get a firm, flat price before anything is installed.
Book Goodman & Amana service
Triton services Goodman and Amana furnaces, AC, heat pumps, and packaged units — plus every other major brand — across the East Bay, Tri-Valley, and Peninsula, including Hayward, San Mateo, Pleasanton, Dublin, and Redwood City. Same-week and often same-day appointments, licensed techs, and upfront pricing.
Book online or call (888) 993-5699.
Related pages
- HVAC Repair in the SF Bay Area — our full heating & cooling hub
- Goodman Furnace Blinking Red Light Codes — the blink-count guide
- Furnace Not Heating / No Heat — the symptom behind most blink codes
- AC Not Cooling / Blowing Warm Air — the summer no-cool
- HVAC & AC Repair in Hayward — East Bay service area
Frequently asked questions
Are Goodman and Amana the same? Essentially, yes. Both are built on the same platforms and use the same control boards, blink-code diagnostics, and many of the same parts, and both are now made under Daikin. Amana carries a slightly upmarket badge and warranty, but a tech who services one services the other, so we treat them as one brand family.
What does a blinking red light on my Goodman furnace mean? The red LED behind the blower door blinks a repeating count that maps to a fault: 1 flash is an ignition lockout, 3 flashes a pressure-switch fault, 4 flashes a limit/airflow (over-temp) trip, and 7 flashes a weak flame signal. A steady, solid light is normal standby. A 4-flash is often just a dirty filter; if a code keeps returning after a filter change, it needs a tech.
Who makes Goodman now, and is it worth repairing? Goodman and Amana are owned by Daikin, the world's largest HVAC maker, which stands behind the parts supply. As a value brand, its replacement parts are widely stocked and affordable, which usually makes a single-part repair like a flame sensor or capacitor well worth it over replacing the whole system.
Why does my Goodman AC run but not cool? Most often it's a failed run capacitor (the outdoor fan hums but won't spin) or a pitted contactor — both common and inexpensive. It can also be low refrigerant from a leak or a dirty coil. Change the filter and confirm the thermostat is set to cool; if the air is still warm, have the capacitor and refrigerant charge checked.
How much does Goodman furnace or AC repair cost in the Bay Area? It depends on the part. A flame sensor is about $90–$250 and an igniter $120–$350; a blower motor runs $400–$700 and a furnace control board $200–$600. On the AC side a capacitor is $120–$350, a refrigerant leak repair and recharge $180–$650, and a compressor $900–$1,600. The diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair when you approve the work.
Do you service Goodman in my city? We cover the East Bay, Tri-Valley, and Peninsula — including Hayward, San Mateo, Pleasanton, Dublin, and Redwood City — with same-week and often same-day appointments. Call (888) 993-5699 to book.