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Coleman-Mach thermostat: FLASHING GAS HEAT

Coleman-Mach's heat pump thermostat guide says FLASHING GAS HEAT can show during the two hour lockout after three heat-pump strikes, with electric heat unavailable during that lockout.

What this message means by model

Model lineWhat the manufacturer saysSource
Coleman-Mach RvComfort / True-Air heat pump thermostatsColeman-Mach's heat pump thermostat guide says FLASHING GAS HEAT can show during the two hour lockout after three heat-pump strikes, with electric heat unavailable during that lockout.Coleman-Mach Heat Pump Thermostat Function Guide

What you can safely check

  • Record thermostat model, displayed word, mode, room temperature, set point, outside temperature estimate, and elapsed lockout time.
  • Wait through the manual-described two hour lockout if the coach stays safe and warm enough.
  • After the lockout clears, keep the electric-heat set point within four degrees of room temperature before trying again.
  • Use normal backup heat controls during the lockout if available.

Stop and call a technician for

  • Thermostat installation, wiring, base fuse, jumper configuration, 12 V electrical diagnosis, heat pump, compressor, furnace, and control-circuit work is trained technician work.

Use normal thermostat controls only. Stop electric heat attempts and call Coleman-Mach/Airxcel or qualified RV HVAC service if lockout repeats, the coach cannot be kept warm, or there are electrical symptoms.

Write this down before you call

  • thermostat family
  • displayed words
  • mode
  • set point
  • room temperature
  • outdoor temperature estimate

Other codes on Coleman-Mach RV thermostats

Full table: Coleman-Mach RV thermostats

  • Er Er displays when ambient temperature is outside the thermostat display range or when a re…
  • HI HI displays when current temperature is above 99 F (37 C).
  • LO LO displays when current temperature is below 33 F (0 C).
  • ELEC flashing ELEC flashes when the heat pump is in lockout because electric heat could not satisfy the…
  • DIFF flashing DIFF flashes on the LCD when 2nd stage heat is operating because the heat pump cannot sat…
  • DIFF DIFF displays when backup heat is operating and the heat pump is locked out. / Coleman-Ma…
  • Solid Green The device being connected to the network and communicating properly
  • Off The device having no power or having completely failed
  • Solid Red The device being offline and not connected to the network
  • Fast Flashing Green (4 Times/Sec) The device attempting to make its initial network connection
  • Slow Flashing Green (1 Time/Sec) The device having been online but having no valid network message for 5 seconds
  • Alternating Red & Orange The device being offline and attempting to reconnect within 30 seconds
  • Alternating Green & Orange The device being currently online but having gone offline 2 or more times

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