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The Goodman 20162904 is the factory-original primary limit temperature control for the Amana/Goodman AMES800604BXAA gas furnace. Mounted on the heat-exchanger bulkhead, it continuously monitors supply-air temperature and shuts down the burners if the furnace exceeds its safe operating limit — the front-line defense against overheating from restricted airflow, a stuck blower, or a clogged filter. Unlike a manual-reset rollout switch, the primary limit is an automatic-reset control that re-closes once temperatures return to normal.
The primary limit is a critical safety device, and its trip point must match the furnace's engineered airflow and temperature-rise range. The genuine OEM 20162904 arrives calibrated to Goodman's exact specification. Generic universal limits with adjustable or approximate set points risk nuisance shutdowns or inadequate protection of the heat exchanger — not worth the small savings on a safety control.
Easy (1 of 5). The control mounts with two screws and connects via two spade terminals — most replacements take 15 to 25 minutes. Cut power at the disconnect before servicing, and address any airflow restriction that may have caused the original limit to open. When in doubt, use a licensed HVAC professional.