E04
Termet Primary Overheat / Safety Thermostat Tripped

Display shows E04, furnace stops heating, may restart after cooling down.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Blocked system filter or return air, Failed circulation fan, Blocked heat exchanger or flue, Faulty high-limit thermostat on Termet heat exchanger

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Switch off power. Allow the furnace to cool completely before touching internal components.

  • Check air filter and vents: Replace or clean the return air filter. Ensure all supply and return grilles are open and not blocked by furniture.
  • Verify circulation fan operation: Set the thermostat fan to ON. If the blower motor does not run, check the Termet control board fuse and blower motor connections. Listen for humming or grinding.
  • Inspect high-limit thermostat: Locate the high-limit thermostat on the heat exchanger panel. Check for loose wiring. Many Termet limits are manual-reset; press the reset button if present.
  • Check for dust buildup: Vacuum dust from the blower compartment and around the heat exchanger to improve airflow.

Professional help: If E04 recurs, a technician should inspect the heat exchanger for internal blockage, verify blower speed settings, and test the high-limit thermostat.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

High-Limit Thermostat
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