My pilot light is lit,and when i turn the thermostat up,it clicks,but the furnace doesn't kick on.the fan works,and it only blows cold air up through the vents.what could be causing the heat to not kick on shortly after the thermostat does..or at all, as far as that goes?need some helpful hints...single hardworkin mom...come on ..help me out here..please..and thanks... :)
2006-10-24 16:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by curious1 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
could it be a bad thermostat?not sending the right signals?i do know a "little",but,not enough to know the root of the problem..lol ...all buttons were in correct positions,etc., still no heat....
2006-10-24 16:20:22 · update #1
sounds like the gas valve isn't working. if you are not sure what the gas valve is, follow the two metal lines (pipes) from the pilot light back to the valve. make sure the valve is in the on position, not just the pilot position. Just for fun, make sure you have the thermostat turned to heat and not off first. If neither of these help, time to call the man It could be the thermostat,but I doubt it since the fan comes on. Try this web site below, good luck
2006-10-24 16:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be your heater exchange. In any case, whatever it is, you can call around and find the best price. I know it's frustrating, but here comes winter & you and the kids need heat.
If you decide to get electric spaceheaters to help out, get the ones that are sealed with oil inside that heat up (they look like an old fashioned radiator). They work great and are often on sale around $40. Keep them a few feet from walls and objects to be safe.
2006-10-24 16:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you just lit the pilot , you should check to make sure the knob on the gas valve is turned to the on position. There is an index mark on most gas valves and the knob is marked off...pilot...on. If the valve is still in the pilot position than turn the t-stat off, push the knob down and turn it to the on position. Then turn the t-stat back to heat.
2006-10-24 16:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by mr_godzilla22 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check the gas valve as mr godzilla suggested.
dont mess with the stat you will only make things worse in most cases.
it sounds like a thermal limit switch or a flame roll out switch....possibly a flame sensor....at any rate call a tech to fix it
Possum
2006-10-24 16:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw some lighter fluid and a match on it!!! it should light then!!! HAVE FUN!!!
2006-10-24 16:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by BRYAN B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋