Goodman Heat Pump Error Code Ec

The Ec code means the control board's dip switches are not configured to match the electric heater kit installed in the unit. The board cannot identify whether the heater kit is the correct size, too large, or too small based on its current switch settings. This is a configuration fault that prevents safe heater operation until the dip switches are set correctly according to the Electric Heating Airflow Table.

The Ec fault is a protective configuration error, meaning the system is flagging a mismatch before allowing the electric heater to operate at an incorrect load. It is not an immediate safety emergency, but the unit should not be left running with an unresolved Ec code since the heater may not operate correctly. Have the dip switches configured by a qualified technician to restore safe, proper operation.

If the fix only involves reconfiguring the dip switches, the cost is primarily a service call fee, which typically ranges from $75 to $150 depending on your area and the technician. If the wrong heater kit was installed and needs to be replaced with a compatible one, parts and additional labor could bring the total cost to $200 to $600 or more depending on the heater kit size and local labor rates. In many cases this is a straightforward configuration correction with no parts required.

Locate the dip switch bank on the control board and compare the current switch positions to the Electric Heating Airflow Table for your installed heater kit size. Set the switches to the correct combination for your specific heater kit, then fully cut power to the unit and restore it so the board can read the updated configuration. If you are unsure which heater kit is installed or which switch positions apply, a licensed HVAC technician should perform this step.

A power reset alone will not clear the Ec code if the dip switches are still set incorrectly. The fault will return as soon as the board powers up and reads the same mismatched switch configuration. The dip switches must be correctly set to match the installed heater kit first, and then a power reset is required for the board to recognize the corrected configuration and clear the fault.