Question: I have a Goodman forced air furnace that is about 13yrs old. My heater stopped working last month an no power on thermostats. 2)On heat, the fan ON position gets the blower working (and you can hear the blower unit below the furnace making noise). If you're having a limit issue, this could be why you're having problems. If I understand you the the old White Rodgers control panel should illuminate to indicate at least something. Its probably no surprise that if theres a puddle of water around your furnace, its a sign of a problem. Maybe you think you've switched it off, but it's indeed on. Weve already mentioned the dangers of carbon monoxide in relation to other signs, but for lucky slide number thirteen, were going to tackle the very serious signs of CO poisoning directly. These are the few observations, please help in letting me know what is wrong, 1) the AC works fine with both thermostat. Ccole456 - Sounds like the main blower isn't turning and that humming may be the motor trying to start. What could be the problem? This is perhaps its normal function and not a problem at all. Any suggestions? The furnace and HVAC system are complex pieces of equipment that work to keep the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but due to the complexity of this system, there are many problems that can occur. No heat or cooling is called for. I'm not sure what is but that I don't think is. I notice the fuse on zone controller board is blown. Another component of the furnace that can get coated with dirt and grime or become worn over time is the flame sensor. During a long heating cycle, the inducer motor will cut off for a second and then come back on. You said that my problem might be related to the flame sensor, with the limited info I gave ya. Should I try and replace my furnace's pressure switch? Nothing we have read or viewed yet has led us to the capacitor. Thank you. Thanks for reading. After a few seconds it turns back on like it is finishing cycle. In this case, the initial puff of cold air before and after the furnace kicks on is entirely normal, and you wont need to do anything to fix it. Answer: The only foul smells (rotten egg-like) I'm aware of have been a result of a bad heat exchanger. It makes it to around item 7 in your start up list. This is how companies figure most of the terms of their warranties, based on the expected lifespan. The fuse would be inside the case correct? The furnace runs, no problems with the start. This may be because there is too much heat, and a cool down is called for, or there may be a build-up of "bad gases" which needs to be spread out or dispersed by the fan. Answer: It sounds like perhaps the switch is bad so yes. Answer: It sounds like you need a thermocouple. Answer: It could be a weak flame so any sort of air back flow might be putting it out. When I replace the fuse and push the black switch that the metal panel touches it instantly blows again. On the other hand, if you notice that your furnace is still running after it reached your desired temperature, it means the furnace is not getting the message that its already accomplished its goal. Answer: Well, I wouldn't replace things unless I knew they were bad for the sake of saving money. Not sure though. The main fuse at the switch is fine we did check that one. First, it keeps the furnace fan from turning on until it detects that a set temperature has been reached. With the new furnace I thought this would all be resolved but it has not. So I thought the problem is from main controller board. We told you it was simple. Furnaces burn natural gas, and use electricity, normally 120 volts; both of these present hazards. Here are a few more parts tips. What could it be? Of course, the pressure switch may also shut down if the motor is old and running too slow to satisfy the switch, or the hose from the fan to the switch is pinched or broken, or the switch itself is bad. It never happened with old thermostat. Question: My Goodman 96% 2-stage furnace starts normally in the early morning when the thermostat first calls for heat. It's possible your furnace will run when the blower motor is off; however, that's rare. Another thing to watch out for is a low thermostat battery. Learn some troubleshooting ideas involving the parts you just read about. The light is not blinking. The inducer motor and fan. Circuit board? My gas furnace comes on for the 1st program cycle of the morning but doesn't complete the cycle and will stop with out reaching the programed setting. I wish I had an easy answer here but testing will definitely be required to definitively pinpoint the issue. Our furnace's blower will typically use 120 volts and push anywhere from 800 to 2000 cubic feet per minute (cfm). They have the knowledge, experience, and skills to properly isolate and fix the problem. Figuring out the exact cause of this problem and how to resolve the issue isn't easy, especially if you aren't familiar with how a furnace works. Question: why the blower is running all the time and never shut off? Perhaps check out my article on that and see if it helps. I ordered and replaced the main controller plus adaptor. Answer: I'm thinking it's hot like that because it's a natural draft unit most likely and is in a confined space. Any suggestions? When we mean one-stop, we mean everything. Brian - I would be more inclined to think it's the flame sensor or pressure switch. It will keep running even when the furnace isn't heating. Adding humidity is the only way to fix the issue. This carries 24-volt power, supplied by the furnace. Double check your stat wiring. Many small problems can be nipped in the bud before they grow into expensive service calls. ft. You should have. It's a "normally closed" valve and if the power is being lost in the valve then it will not hold it open and thus creating this intermittent issue. 2)On heat, auto, nothing is working. I don't think it's either to be honest. Carbon monoxide is an insidious killer that can begin to announce its presence with a sense of unease, phantom noises and hallucinations. If so, your ducts may not be big enough on the return sideespecially if you added an air cleaner. Of course, a broken thermocouple can also stop the gas valve from opening. Joe689 - So here's a theory. If you think its time to upgrade your furnace, here are a few things to consider, courtesy of HVAC pro, Dave Jones. Question: Furnace kicks on. HVAC systems have many important components that help to manage the controlled burning of fuel within the home. I haven't called HVAC yet because it's happened late at night and on weekends so it has seemed to be better to try turning it off and on first. Then when I needed heat again it wouldnt come on. Often when adding a high end air cleaner, the ducts coming to it need increased in size to allow for more air to keep the unit temperature within it's confines and not overheat the motor or exchanger. Question: My furnace is 10 years old and is cleaned and checked by the same company twice a year. If you and your family find yourselves constantly adjusting the thermostat (whether its digital mechanical, like the one shown here, or a digital one) in search of a comfortable temperature, have a tech come out to inspect the furnace and the thermostat. Any thoughts? Your furnace is no exception to the rule. Question: What would cause the blower to work in on mode but not in auto mode? Just be sure you know how to relight it next year before you do. Question: My thermostat has a timer (leave/return, etc.) Answer: I would venture to say either its defective and needs replaced or is wired in wrong and receiving constant power rather than opening on command. If your furnace isnt running as its supposed to, or you need HVAC maintenance services, we recommend getting a HVAC expert out to check over your system. Green is for the fan. I rather doubt it's getting hot enough to glow without tripping a hi-limit switch. Maybe bad heat exchanger. After the system warms up (flame burns for ~60 sec) the blower comes on but then the system starts to short cycle. Sometimes animal activity isnt visible, but is evident to anyone with a nose. It is now I turned my furnace off this morning about 10am. Your thermostat is what controls your entire heating system. I suppose it may be getting bad voltage from the board as another possibility but you may want to call a tech. By the way, this is for heat. You could disconnect the low voltage from the board to see if it stops. Just keep in mind that regular maintenance can help prevent this and many other issues. Getting power where stat wires connect to pressure switch. You can rely on our team of experts to do everything to keep your heating system up and running efficiently and effectively all year round. If youre experiencing condensation on your windows, heres how to get rid of it. Locate the condensate drain pan. As a result, the fan will continue to run. I've changed out the ignitor two times and still no heat! What should I check? However, a problem that does occur with new thermostats, especially following a DIY thermostat installation, is that the thermostat is not wired correctly or it's not compatible with the current HVAC system in the home. Solution: You need to find out why the switch is stuck closed. Of course, not all cold spots are caused by problem furnaces. Question: My light is blinking nine times, and my code suggests that's it's the ignitor. Answer: It could, yes. Then it turns off, and the process starts all over again. You would need to consult the install manual to see what the proper size based on distance is recommended. Burners can get blocked or clogged over time, preventing fuel from getting through. Until then we are trying to limp by (small town and contractors are very busy). The furnace is equipped with a filter that helps to trap dust, dirt, and other particles before they can be blown throughout the home, but the furnace filter can become clogged over time. Find and fix the source of the problem to get your furnace working properly. Or, could the thermostat be faulty? Tubing at pressure switch appears unblocked and in good shape. Rheem suoerquite 80 furnace. The effective venting of CO can also help your furnace burn more efficiently, meaning that flue maintenance is one way to help your furnace live a longer life. The first thing youll want to do is check the blower motor. I replaced the pressure switch a few yrs back and have had the blower replaced about a yr ago as well. If youre noticing some rooms in your house are colder than others, its likely that your furnace is either not heating enough to keep your whole house warm or it isnt able to maintain the push/pull of the vent system to circulate warm air. Furnaces usually top out after around 20 years of service. So, even when the furnace is not producing heat, the fan will blow air into your ducts that arent heated. Would replacing a filter and placing it incorrectly in the direction of flow cause this problem? If there's no heat, it shuts off the gas, to avoid any dangerous buildup of gas in the unit. It wouldnt pull enough of a vacuum to trigger the switch. An electric furnace isn't likely to be blowing cold air if it isn't receiving power because the fan also runs on electricity. If the fan stays running, then the stat is fine, and the problem is the wire. Also, is your split system in the attic, such that residual heat from the sun might have warmed the ducts and system, so if the fan kicked on, it might warm the home without the heat being on? Thanks for reading. All my wires were labeled, and I also wrote down what lettered slots they were going in on the former thermostat. My heat pump runs constantly even after reaching the temp that it is set at. Could be a bad thermocouple. The flame sensor is simple to fix when it goes bad or just needs some TLC. Cold air coming from vents when the heat is off is usually due to a simple setting on your thermostat. Without access to fuel, the burner cannot ignite and the furnace can't produce heat, but a blocked burner doesn't impact the fan, so the system will push cool air through the vents and out into the home. An HVAC technician will need to inspect the ducts and fix any leaks that could have been caused by an unhooked duct, old leaks reopening, or ductwork that has fractured because it wasn't screwed together properly. Gas isn't anything to mess with and hopefully not but you could have a heat exchanger issue and that would definitely require a tech to repair. Thankfully, stopping the cool airflow from the vents while the heat is off is usually an easy solution. Would a leaking window sill or older windows result in this kind of behavior where the furnace cuts off? There are so many boards out there and this was not what I was envisioning. If you know how long the warranty on your parts are then you have a pretty good idea of their expected life. Check to see if the pilot light is currently lit. Okay, you may think that were having fun with this one, but were not! But, recurring problems should be viewed as a potential sign of much bigger problems. Craig, Though I can't say for sure from here, I would first check the hi limit and is the coil for your a/c new too? May 3, 2022 at 23:13 Welcome Preston! Once the high limit switch breaks, you step out of the realm of easy-to-fix issues and need to call in an HVAC technician to replace the switch, though you can still change the clogged filter that caused the problem initially. The burner started up, ran for its cycle, and shut down. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Or your stat is set to "fan" instead of "auto". Make sure you shut off the pilot on your furnace when it's not being used for the season. Heat is delivered to the vents but clearly this is not right. A service man came out and cleaned everything and of course it worked perfectly while he was here;however, it started the blowing sounds again later. EX- 130-160 degrees may be stamped on it. What is my problem? Duane - It sounds like it. Perhaps, since the part is cheap and easy to change, try replacing it and see if that doesn't resolve the issue. Could be a high limit switch??? If the flame is yellow, the cause is often a dirty burner, and the color indicates that the gas isnt burning off completely. So yesterday a furnace technician came to inspect my 23 year old Lennox High Efficiency Gas furnace. These are my initial guesses from afar. Sometimes the temp in the house even drops. Question: My cold air intake pipe is blowing hot air after the inducer fan shut is off, is that normal? I'm a little stunned though since a flame sensor should detect that the burners aren't lit since one needs to fire to fire the next and the next. Generally, when this issue is happening, the "Fan" setting is set to "On" instead of "Auto." When the fan is set to "On," the furnace's blower motor (fan) runs constantly. Next time the furnace shuts down see if you can catch the blinking red light code and maybe that would help. One of the first things you should check if your furnace is blowing cold air instead of hot air is the thermostat, because this little device controls the temperature and fan on the furnace. But if you don't. I have a new filter and all my vents are open. Your patience and willingness to help are much appreciated! hahahhaha I figure it there was a problem, it would have shown itself by now. Perhaps the limit? How to Adjust a Thermostat's Heat Anticipator, Troubleshooting an Electronic Ignition Furnace That Won't Light, 7 Types of Home Heating Systems and How to Choose One, How to Light the Standing Pilot Light on a Gas Furnace, How to Maintain a Furnace-Mounted Whole-House Humidifier. Very often furnace would not start and I have to rotate the motor by hand and press the cover switch to start again.. I have aTrane 2 stage furnace. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful from here. It about 40 years old. All other maintenance and repair issues should be left to professional technicians. If the temperature in the house is lower than the temperature to which you set your thermostat, your thermostat may not be functioning as it should. While some thermostats are connected to the home electrical system, many models have a self-contained battery that needs to be changed when it starts to run low. Any suggestions? What could cause the hot door and heat inside the closet? I am trying to figure out what going on with my Trane XE80. Replaced the breaker because there didn't seem to be any power going to the furnace. I have a Colman Evcon. Stat working and fan doesn't turn on when switched "on" at stat. I can't say based on the information here, but figuring out at what point in the cycle it's stopping would help. Question: I'm installing a new draft inducer (exhaust blower) that came with four limit switches that have four different colored dots (white, yellow, red & blue) on them. You'll need to find the distributor for your brand of furnace to find the part most likely. Our furnace get between step 7 & 8 but the short cycles. If it shuts off, it's on the stat/wire side. Have a Goodman furnace installed on 2016. Same thing happened again the next night. It is -40c today so I'm wondering is it overheating and turning off just because it's having a hard time keeping up? Any ideas? Question: My outside furnace exhaust faintly smells of natural gas, but nothing inside. The high-limit switch reaches its low-temperature setting. Luckily, this potentially deadly problem is easy to avoid: keep up on your homes heating and cooling system maintenance and install a carbon monoxide detector. This repair is difficult for most DIYers to try and tackle, so it's best to contact an HVAC company. I just had the thermal coupling replace and it was working fine then it warm up outside so I turn it off. There are two issues that can cause the motor to emit a humming sound: poor lubrication and a motor that is overly worn close to failing. It keeps trying ignite and doesn't go to watch guard mode. If your thermostat is placed close to a heat source such as direct sunlight or a heat register, it will skew the temperature reading causing the thermostat to turn on and off irregularly. Thanks for confirming. A Visual Guide to a High-Efficiency Condensing Furnaces, 8 Common Problems With Conventional Gas Furnaces, Common Reasons Your Furnace Might Not Be Working As Well As Youd Like, How a Furnace-Mounted Home Humidifier Works, The 8 Best Whole House Humidifiers of 2023, What It Means When Your Furnace Is Short-Cycling. And shuts down after reaching that temp. Answer: I would guess that you either have the improper part or improper voltage coming from the board. Those are a common failure in older furnaces. In that case, the best thing to do is call an HVAC technician. In summer, the continuous running may mean circulation of air that is warmer than the ambient air, causing the A/C to kick on more often. Normally the blower turns off after approx 100 seconds but occasionally will continue to blow and the only way to turn off is the fuse box. Sounds like it may be suspect. To do this, feel the air coming out of the vent with your hand. The gas valve is basically an electronically controlled gateway. When the thermostat asks for heat, the furnace jumps into action, going through the steps and components below. Ideally, the pilot light will stay lit after you relight it, but if it goes out then the problem may be related to a thermocouple failure. An Overheating Furnace Can Be Caused by Several Things Keeping it simple, start with airflow. Question: I have a ruud furnace that's about 4 yrs old. See if anything happens that seems in ordinary but otherwise electrical tests will probably need to be run. common air conditioning questions, you can rely on Petro Home Services for facts and information This may be because there is too much heat, and a cool down is called for, or there may be a build-up of "bad gases" which needs to be spread out or dispersed by the fan. I wish I could offer a better explanation but it does happen. I have checked the hose and there are no issues there. With that, it was pretty much 1:1 with the new thermostat. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Flame is on for about 2sec then off, one 2sec off and so on. Edited by Anita Badejo. read more We recommend our users to update the browser. Unfortunately there are a too many possibilities for me to say anything certain. Question: What is wrong with my furnace when it ignites and then shuts off? When the bridge (switch) between the red and white wires closes, the thermostat is calling for heat. Likely culprits are the transformer and/or entire board. See my reply to John. If you don't change your air filters often enough, the filters will become dirty and clogged, which means the heat exchanger retains heat and eventually causes it to overheat. I have done the basic, check filter, change thermostat batteries, looks on roof to ensure eventing. Dave - They can vary. For an oil furnace, make sure to check the tank, because if it is empty then the furnace won't have any oil to burn to produce heat. After a while when the temperature has dropped it kicks back in. This is wasting my oil and making us too hot, as it goes to 74 or 75 degrees, when I have it set on 69 or 70. The pressure switch confirms proper venting of the chimney. Then 3 weeks later, it started doing it again. The flame sensor is very simple, however, it causes a lot of problems for homeowners. Thanks again. Question: My furnace is giving me an error that says check igniter or ground. Everything functions properly until the blower kicks on. I'm sorry but can't offer much there other than rechecking your programming and running electrical tests to see what's making the unit shut down in that first cycle. @Dorothy, It might be related to your thermostat or the blower relay switch. This is especially common when installing a new unit on older home ducting, and the ducting hasn't been redone properly. Check your filter. Tom - I'm sorry no. Otherwise, the fan would come on prematurely, and blow cold air into the house each time the thermostat asks for heat. The white Rogers control seems to be sealed. I'm afraid to use my heater, could it be a fire hazard? do you think this is a thermostat issue or an igniter issue? I can only say they are intended to last the length of their warranty. This high-limit switch is not adjustable. Otherwise, if you touch the surface of the ignitor where it glows, that could be ruining your new ignitors too. Question: How many years do limit switches and thermocouples on a furnace last? In case of a malfunction, your furnace will usually try to restart three times. When the unit calls for heat, and the circuit board confirms that the right conditions have been met, the unit passes energy to the valve, causing it to open and release gas to be ignited by the ignitor or pilot. I want to know what that is called and how to change my limits back. Amacblue - The coil sits on top of the furnace. Thoughts? The air might feel cold then too. You will need to contact a professional to check this, especially if your furnace is cycling on and off too quickly. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. When the fan is set to On, the furnaces blower motor (fan) runs constantly. A furnace needs some type of fuel to work. The best way to check this is to hold your hand up near the vents to see if there is any air coming out. Here, find out why your furnace is blowing cold air. The blower does not work, the flame is not lit (however the pilot flame is lit fine). Answer: I'm sorry but these codes are not all the same per brand and I don't know them all. Unfortunately they all program differently so I wouldn't want to guess. A month ago a fella came out and cleaned it like no one else ever has. A month ago the fella took the thing apart like never before, put it back together and left. What should be checked? Hi Dan, thank you for the detailed run down. Now the filter is filthy after two weeks. Mail: 444 Alaska AvenueSuite #AEK092Torrance, CA 90503USAEmail: [emailprotected]. Question: What does it mean if white blower motor wire attached to a black wire that connects to fan limit wire touches the blower housing, and it starts running? The function of the pressure switch is to verify that the inducer motor is actually pushing air up the chimney. Blackish color. For air conditioning, the thermostat works the same way but in a mirror image, closing its bridge when the house gets too warm. If the limit switch is blown, you also could end up with a continually running furnace. Put $0 down on the latest energy-efficient systems. When I go to our furnace, I see error codes 10 and 61. Can it be the switch above the burners or the switch that is by the blower? It can be either the limit switch, control panel, or gas valve that is clicking. But on the rare occurrence it does, there wouldn't be any air blowing over the heat exchangers which would cause your furnace to go off. Thanks for reading. The hot surface ignitor is located at the orifice at the first burner port, in order to light the gas immediately as it's introduced to the port. Ok i checked the fuse, i clean the heating sensor and the blower is working, glow ignitor comes on, slow flashing green light. Haven't been able to make any of the initial trouble shooting techniques give us a clear yes or no. A flame sensor lets your system know there's a flame when the gas valve is open. Answer: If the burners are kicking off and on almost immediately my first thought would be the flame sensor but beyond that, I cannot advise based on the info provided. Another great way to avoid expensive repairs or a replacement is by performing regular preventive maintenance and scheduling a tune-up at least once a year. Gas furnaces produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, and they depend on the flue system to vent that gas byproduct outdoors. If I set the thermostat below 73, it will will not turn on the furnace. Answer: While I can't be sure this is your issue, often when someone has consistent blower issues it's because the air coming to the furnace is insufficient. If you don't, you could be looking at major repairs or quite possibly the replacement of your entire system. Petro Home Services is proud to not only serve communities in DC, CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and Inducer spins, I hear the blower sound, igniter glows hot, then everything shuts down. The problem may be the pressure switch however the 2 are not related. So red touching green would cause the fan to run continuously. Neglecting to fix either of these issues will not only leave you feeling uncomfortably hot, but theyll also jack up your electricity bill, too. Am I correct to use the new yellow dotted limit switch since I am only replacing my current yellow dotted lower limit switch? We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. It is not always possible for a homeowner to do this since sometimes there is not way to access the underneath of the coil where dirt and such collects in which case it would need to be removed and that DEFINITELY requires a service technician. The furnace is brand new! ??? Answer: If it's oil canning the duct work (which is usually that type of soundpressurizing and depressurizing with the fan) you need to locate the weak point and reinforce it. Honestly, I don't know about furnaces. Perhaps your humidifier isn't sized properly. It does not spin. If thats the case, you have a relatively simple fix ahead of you. Like 120 deg ? My heater stopped working yesterday nigh (it had stopped once few months ago, we changed the thermostat battery and it worked fine). I have a newer electronic programmable thermostat. Limt? Answer: No, I don't see the filter being in backwards causing this issue. Usually, though, it is wrapped back into the wall and not used at all. Question: Why does the pilot light go out when my furnace kicks off? My apologies. Take care of your furnace and it will likely take care of you. When the bridge between red and green closes, only the fan runs. Question: Almost every morning when we wake up, and our house is freezing. And, its usually an easy fix that wont cost you a dime. One of your furnace's safety features includes a mechanism that will trigger your furnace to shut down if it gets overheated. Question: The furnace runs and heats the house fine, but the house is dry. If you can however access the underside, congrats and it should be cleaned but carefully and not to bend the fins over so that air can't pass through. The pilot light is out. Alternatively, if your furnace is blowing cold air when the heat is on, check out our guide here. thanks for your expertise! Green wire controls the fan. My thought is a bad sensor would prevent this. What exactly brings in the outside air for an efficient furnace? I have a two year old RUUD gas furnace. It started to act weird yesterday. Question: Had a technician come out last night change some things and now the heat exchanger is glowing? If it is, set it back to the auto setting. The old stat was perhaps inaccurate thus maybe the furnace wasn't heating up as much. It is very difficult when a cause can't be pinpointed. My house thermostat setting never changes how does the furnace know when to turn on? Answer: The blower will only come on if there is a call for heating/cooling in auto mode. If you notice that some rooms in your home have moisture either on the ceilings, walls or windows, that could be a sign that there isnt sufficient airflow through your home. Why Is There a Burning Smell Coming From My Vents? In order to do that, they are supposed to make sure there is enough free square footage to provide the needed intake. If not and your stat is newer, then it's faulty, and they should give you a new one. 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