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Error 17 — 4-way valve switching failure

GE Appliances · Air Conditioning

What does 17 mean?

The 4-way valve is not correctly directing hot gas to the appropriate coil. This prevents proper heating or cooling operation.

Common Causes

  • 4-way valve malfunction
  • Wiring issue to the 4-way valve

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Refer to the 4-way valve testing procedure in the manual.

  2. 2

    Inspect wiring connections to the 4-way valve.

  3. 3

    Replace the 4-way valve if faulty.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: GE Appliances Air Conditioning
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