RE: Furnace question

Nov 7, 2024
9:47:19pm

yovocoug Walk-on

It could mean your furnace is has been trying to come on, but locked itself out after multiple failed attempts. If it happens again is there an error code or something?

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Time

Furnace question

drdrcoug Redshirt Freshman

9:39pm

RE: Furnace question

StantonMac

9:41pm

My advice: Leave it flipped on.

Rusty Crab Daddy

9:41pm

I have a thought but I have to leave the building before I'm locked in.. will check back when I'm home if no one chimes

timpjynx

9:44pm

So if you flip the switch it runs successfully for a cycle but then fails after

tkh9

9:45pm

Ya, I'm not sure hence my post. Sounds like he turns it on and it works.

Rusty Crab Daddy

9:46pm

I thought your advice was solid.

tkh9

9:48pm

Correct. Ignites. Full fan comes on. Runs for about 45 minutes or so.

drdrcoug

9:55pm

RE: Furnace question

yovocoug

9:47pm

Does your furnace have an impeller motor?

AggieWeekendCougar

9:47pm

Maybe? It looks like there is a smaller motor that runs for a while before the main one kicks on.

drdrcoug

9:59pm

Even when not starting properly, does that one kick on?

AggieWeekendCougar

10:00pm

Yes. That one runs for 30 seconds or so every few minutes.

drdrcoug

10:02pm

After it has been running for a minute or two, can you see or hear an ignition

AggieWeekendCougar

10:05pm

Check your air filter. Make sure it’s clean.

Blue Print

9:47pm

How long does it run after you get it to turn on? There is a small metal rod cal

BYUBuckeyeGoCougs

9:48pm

I cleaned mine once every few weeks for years.

Crazy Joe Davola

9:51pm

this is where I was going.. cleaned mine with sandpaper for a season or three before finally replacing it.

timpjynx

10:45pm

My guess: one of your kids climbed into the attic where your HVAC is and flipped that switch thinking it was the light

SaturdaySpecialDay

9:48pm

I think that the switch is there to make it easier to work on the unit without

Cheap Seats

9:49pm

My whole house is full of “interesting electrical choices”

drdrcoug

9:57pm

We have a switch by our furnace for this reason only, 1986 build Utah rambler

tyler durden

10:58pm

Try cleaning the flame sensor, YouTube will show you how.

Provolone

9:50pm

There should be a blinking LED on the control panel

dug

11:03pm

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