Appliance Diagnostic

Bryant Furnace Code 14 - Ignition Lockout Fault

Code 14 signals furnace failed to maintain flame control after 4 consecutive ignition retry attempts.

What Caused This Error?

The control system reports 14 when the monitored condition described by the error code is outside the expected operating range. In this case, the most likely trigger is soiled or oxidized flame sensor. Other common contributors include disconnected ground wire and low gas supply pressure.

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Check

  1. Clean flame sensor rod with fine steel wool.
  2. Check cabinet ground wire connection for tight contact.
  3. Disconnect electrical power before opening panels. Verify gas valve is turned completely on.
  4. Replace flame sensor rod.

Did this fix your Bryant 14 error?

Most Likely Replacement Part

Furnace Flame Sensor Rod

OEM Part #: MODEL-SPECIFIC

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