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Nov 7, 2024
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tyler durden
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We have a switch by our furnace for this reason only, 1986 build Utah rambler
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Furnace question
drdrcoug
Redshirt Freshman
Nov 7, 9:39pm
RE: Furnace question
StantonMac
Nov 7, 9:41pm
My advice: Leave it flipped on.
Rusty Crab Daddy
Nov 7, 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
Nov 7, 9:44pm
So if you flip the switch it runs successfully for a cycle but then fails after
tkh9
Nov 7, 9:45pm
Ya, I'm not sure hence my post. Sounds like he turns it on and it works.
Rusty Crab Daddy
Nov 7, 9:46pm
I thought your advice was solid.
tkh9
Nov 7, 9:48pm
Correct. Ignites. Full fan comes on. Runs for about 45 minutes or so.
drdrcoug
Nov 7, 9:55pm
RE: Furnace question
yovocoug
Nov 7, 9:47pm
Does your furnace have an impeller motor?
AggieWeekendCougar
Nov 7, 9:47pm
Maybe? It looks like there is a smaller motor that runs for a while before the main one kicks on.
drdrcoug
Nov 7, 9:59pm
Even when not starting properly, does that one kick on?
AggieWeekendCougar
Nov 7, 10:00pm
Yes. That one runs for 30 seconds or so every few minutes.
drdrcoug
Nov 7, 10:02pm
After it has been running for a minute or two, can you see or hear an ignition
AggieWeekendCougar
Nov 7, 10:05pm
Check your air filter. Make sure it’s clean.
Blue Print
Nov 7, 9:47pm
How long does it run after you get it to turn on? There is a small metal rod cal
BYUBuckeyeGoCougs
Nov 7, 9:48pm
I cleaned mine once every few weeks for years.
Crazy Joe Davola
Nov 7, 9:51pm
this is where I was going.. cleaned mine with sandpaper for a season or three before finally replacing it.
timpjynx
Nov 7, 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
Nov 7, 9:48pm
I think that the switch is there to make it easier to work on the unit without
Cheap Seats
Nov 7, 9:49pm
My whole house is full of “interesting electrical choices”
drdrcoug
Nov 7, 9:57pm
We have a switch by our furnace for this reason only, 1986 build Utah rambler
tyler durden
Nov 7, 10:58pm
Try cleaning the flame sensor, YouTube will show you how.
Provolone
Nov 7, 9:50pm
There should be a blinking LED on the control panel
dug
Nov 7, 11:03pm
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