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Eb3 Blower limiting on power, temperature or speed
What the control is telling you
The motor is running in a limiting condition, so airflow is lower than expected and the system performs poorly.
Applies to: ComfortBridge communicating air handlers AVPTC**14 (B* revision board) and MBVC1201/1601/2001 modular blowers
Likely causes
- Blocked filters
- Restrictive or undersized ductwork
- High ambient temperature at the motor
Test and repair steps
- Clean or replace filters and remove obstructions.
- Check ducts for blockage and confirm all registers are open.
- Measure static pressure; resize or repair ductwork if needed.
Models that show this code
21 models in Goodman/Amana ComfortBridge AVPTC/MBVC
Other codes on the same units
- E05 Air handler fuse open
- Eb0 Blower motor not running with a demand present
- Eb1 Control lost communication with the blower motor
- Eb2 Motor horsepower does not match shared data
- Eb4 Blower motor lost rotor control or high current
- Eb5 Blower motor failed to start 10 times
- Eb6 Blower shut down for voltage or power module temperature
- Eb7 Blower motor missing shared data / failed to start 40 times
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Source: Goodman ComfortNet ASXC/GSXC/DSXC, ASZC/GSZC/DSZC, AVPTC/MBVC service manual, Air Handler Troubleshooting Matrix (B*) p.59-60. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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