I have a gas furnace, and we just had the ignition module switch replaced cause it was fried about 1 month ago, now it only seems to work when i turn the furnace off, then back on again, and only last for a fewm minutes before the poilet goes out again...the flame keeps goin out, and we are freezing...
some suggustions please
thanks
2007-01-29 05:54:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there should be a small probe wire that goes into the flame of the pilot light. this heat sensor tells the funace that the piot is lit. if the probe is missing or not working the furnace will shut the gas off after a few minutes thinking that the pilot is out.
2007-01-29 06:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Michael S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bimetal switch or flame sensor probably needs to be replaced. Since you know where the pilot light is, it should be easy to find a small bulb about the diameter of a pencil, 1 1/2" to 2" long, silver, with a stiff line running from it to some other part of the furnace.
2007-01-29 06:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it is electronic ignition there is usually not a pilot unless you are dealing with a very large furnace.
In most cases the ignition modules have a light on them that will tell you why it has gone into lockout. If you have to turn it off and back on to get it to work it has gone into lockout for safety. If it has a light and it blinks a code it would help to know what the module is finding fault with to answer your question. The brand of furnace would be helpful as well.
2007-01-29 06:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the company that did the repairs and ask them to check the unit due to onngoing problems. They should have some type of warranty on their work.
2007-02-03 01:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋