My furnace does put out the correct amount of heat. The problem I am having is that the flame goes out before it is supposed to, and a click will sound (Igniting the flame again). Sometimes it will do this many times per hour. Sometimes you will get 5-10 clicks in succession with the flame coming on and off.
The only thing I have done within the year is change to an electronic thermostat which is programmable. Should I change this? Can a faulty connection cause this? I did go into the thermostat and tighten everything and making sure there was contact. How about the thermocouple? Can the thermocouple cause this symptom? It is more of a nuissance. I still get heat, but I know there is some sort of problem.
I do change the filter frequently. So it is not a dirty filter.
Thanks -
2006-11-04 02:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by Arua 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The fan is working fine. The fan continues to circulate the air as the ignition and flame go out. It appears to be completely independant of the fan.
It is a Janitrol GDPS100-3 from 1990. Forced air natural gas unit.
2006-11-04 03:11:09 · update #1
* There are days it does not behave in this fashion at all. Most of the time it does. I did have a tech come and it didn't do it when he was here!
2006-11-04 06:15:32 · update #2
The clicking is the igniter coming on to re-ignite the gas. I would guess that the burners are having trouble staying lit and just need to be cleaned, but it could also be a problem with the gas valve, the gas supply, the thermocouple, or the electronic control. I doubt it has anything to do with the thermostat. Have a professional give it a good cleaning and a check-out and I'm sure it will be fine.
2006-11-04 03:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Chris A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the fan running? If the fan doesn't come on, or if the motor comes on but the fan doesn't turn, the heat accumulates and generates an over temperature condition. Then the automatic sensors will stop the flame until things cool down.
Hope this helps
Pete
2006-11-04 03:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by Peter C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your electronic ignition is going nuts. Maybe it is not compatible with your new themostat. I had this problem every year with my furnace every year and it always cost a couple hundred dollars. I finally had the company take my furnace off the electronic ignition and went back to pilot light only.
2006-11-04 02:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not enough information here,It is not clear what kind of ignition you have,also knowing what kind of venting,the effciiency etc.Update your ? with make and model #,and a pro will be able to give you a better answer.
2006-11-04 03:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Scott EThe anode rod inyour hwh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a professional Heating repair person look at it. Gas furnaces can be extremely dangerous if not repaired correctly.
2006-11-04 02:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by DARKSHADOE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋