Bryant Furnace 31 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
High-heat pressure switch or relay did not close or reopen. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What 31 means
High-heat pressure switch or relay did not close or reopen.
Likely causes, most common first
- Failed high-heat pressure switch
- Blocked or incorrectly sized vent or intake piping
- Failed inducer motor or pressure switch relay
Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
31 on a Bryant furnace resolves to the gas furnace not heating / blowing cold air problem. Bryant is priced at the mainstream parts baseline — no brand adjustment applies.
$75–$750 national estimate to fix the fault behind 31. Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-surface igniter replacement (installed) | $150–$350 | DIY possible |
| Flame sensor cleaning or replacement | $75–$250 | DIY possible |
| Gas valve replacement | $300–$750 | Pro recommended |
| Integrated furnace control (IFC) board replacement | $300–$700 | Pro recommended |
Plus a typical service-call / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair.
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Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · National base range (BLS OEWS May 2025 + BEA RPP 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Codes are universal — your location changes the repair price, never the code's meaning. See the methodology for the exact localization formula and sources.
Reviewed by a Red Seal–certified appliance technician who also holds a Technical Safety BC gas ticket (Gas-C) and an ODS/halocarbon refrigerant ticket (CFC/HCFC/HFC).