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Carrier gas furnace code 41: Blower motor fault, speed or communication lost
Gas furnace, Canada and United States
The blower did not reach 250 rpm, or did not communicate with the control in time, either within 30 seconds of being turned on or within 10 seconds while running. If this happens at start-up in two heating cycles in a row, the control locks out with code 15.
On the status light, this code is 4 short flashes, then 1 long flash.
This needs a licensed gas technician. There is nothing safe to check yourself. Leave the covers on and book a professional.
Only some models show this code. Check the list below.
What causes it
Standard amber-LED furnaces
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The blower wheel is loose or rubbing.
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A wiring fault between the furnace control and the blower motor.
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A failed blower control module or blower motor, or a failed furnace control.
Ultra-low NOx furnaces
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A fault in the blower motor or its wiring, or in the furnace control. The component test on the label points a technician at the blower, its wiring and the control.
How to read this code on your unit
The amber status light (red on some older boards) on the furnace control shows through a small window in the blower access door. A steady light means the control has power and no fault to show. A code is two digits. Count the short flashes for the first digit, then the long flashes for the second, so 3 short flashes followed by 3 long flashes is code 33, and 1 short then 1 long is code 11. Write the code down before you open the door or switch the furnace off.
Booking a licensed gas technician
Book a licensed gas technicianlicensed gas technician
- Turn the unit off and leave the covers on. Gas components must only be serviced by a licensed technician.
- Note the code, how often it appears, and the model and serial numbers from the rating label.
- Book a licensed gas technician and give them those details.
Models that show this code
50 models in 7 ranges
| Range | Models |
|---|---|
| 58CVA/CVX | 58CVA070-12, 58CVA090-16, 58CVA110-20, 58CVA135-22, 58CVA155-22, 58CVX070-12, 58CVX090-16, 58CVX110-20, 58CVX135-22, 58CVX155-22 |
| 58TN0A/58TN1A | 58TN0A045C17-12, 58TN0A070C14-12, 58TN0A070C17-16, 58TN0A070C21-20, 58TN0A090C17-16, 58TN0A090C21-20, 58TN0A110C21-20, 58TN0A135C24-22, 58TN1A045C17-12, 58TN1A070C14-12, 58TN1A070C17-16, 58TN1A070C21-20, 58TN1A090C17-16, 58TN1A090C21-20, 58TN1A110C21-20, 58TN1A135C24-22 |
| 59MN7A | 59MN7A060V17-14, 59MN7A080V17-14, 59MN7A060V21-20, 59MN7A080V21-20, 59MN7A100V21-22, 59MN7A120V24-22 |
| 59MN7B | 59MN7B060C17-14, 59MN7B060C21-20, 59MN7B080C17-14, 59MN7B080C21-20, 59MN7B100C21-22, 59MN7B120C24-22 |
| 59TN6B | 59TN6B060C17-14, 59TN6B080C17-14, 59TN6B080C21-20, 59TN6B100C21-22, 59TN6B120C24-22 |
| 58CU0A | 58CU0A040C17-12, 58CU0A060C17-16, 58CU0A080C21-20, 58CU0A100C21-20 |
| 59CU5A | 59CU5A060C17-16, 59CU5A080C21-20, 59CU5A100C21-22 |
Where this comes from
- 58CVA/CVX variable-speed induced-combustion gas furnace, installation, start-up, operating and service instructions (58CV-13SI) , page 37, 58
- 59MN7A modulating condensing gas furnace, installation, start-up, operating and service instructions (59MN7A-12SI) , page 72, 91
- 58CU0A 80% communicating ultra-low NOx gas furnace, installation, start-up, operating and service instructions (58CU0A-03SI) , page 23
- 59CU5A single-stage communicating ultra-low NOx condensing gas furnace, installation, start-up, operating and service instructions (59CU5A-01SI) , page 53, 65
Checked against the manufacturer's manual on 13 October 2026.
Other Carrier gas furnace codes
| Code | Meaning | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Blower motor lockout | Call a pro |
| 33 | Limit circuit fault, a limit or rollout switch is open | Safe checks first, then a pro |
| 34 | Flame not proved during ignition | Safe checks first, then a pro |
| 35 | Modulating gas valve not communicating | Call a pro |
| 42 | Inducer motor fault | Safe checks first, then a pro |
| 43 | Lower pressure switch open while a higher one is closed | Call a pro |
| 45 | Control circuitry lockout | Call a pro |
| 15.1 | Blower lockout, no blower speed signal | Call a pro |
| 15.2 | Blower lockout, blower never reached 500 rpm | Call a pro |
| 41.1 | No blower speed at start-up | Call a pro |
| 41.2 | Blower speed lost while running | Call a pro |
| 41.3 | Blower not reaching 500 rpm | Call a pro |
See all fan or blower fault codes on gas furnaces across brands.