STEADY-ON
Goodman · GMVM970803BN 80,000 BTU 97% AFUE Modulating Gas Furnace with Variable-Speed ECM Blower
The LED is on continuously — the system has completed its heating cycle and the call for heat has been satisfied; normal standby state after a successful heat cycle; no action needed
Error STEADY-ON on the Goodman GMVM970803BN 80,000 BTU 97% AFUE Modulating Gas Furnace with Variable-Speed ECM Blower means: Normal Operation — Heat Call Satisfied. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Service Furnace Control Board and Sensors” (medium difficulty, ~40 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · furnace
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While many furnace repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100-$160.
Incorrect Blower Speed / DIP Switch Configuration
Communication Error — ComfortNet Bus
Blower Motor Fault (ECM)
Outdoor Ambient Sensor Fault
System Lockout — Retry Limit Exceeded
Pressure Switch Stuck Closed
Pressure Switch Did Not Close
High Limit Switch Open
The Goodman GMVM970803BN 80,000 BTU 97% AFUE Modulating Gas Furnace with Variable-Speed ECM Blower has 8 other known error codes:
Error code STEADY-ON also appears on 2 other Goodman models:
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