Carrier Gas Furnace 58pav070-12 - No Flame
#1
11-24-10, 08:00 PM
Carrier Gas Furnace 58pav070-12 - No Flame
I have the carrier gas furnace 58pav070-12 model about 11 years old. Just got back from work only to find out there's no heat. Its 20 degrees and the day before thanksgiving holiday, desperately need help. The furnace turns on, and hear couple clicks, I can smell the gas too, but there is no flame from the burners. Does it mean I need to replace HSI? If its the HSI, I tried local Lowes, HomeDepot and Acehardware, and they dont carry it. How can I confirm the part# for the HSI? Where can I find one? Please help!!
#2
11-24-10, 11:04 PM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
It's pretty common for the hot surface ignitor to burn out, and when it does you'll typically hear the gas valve turn the gas on for about 4-5 seconds and turn it off again and smell a gas odor from the gas released by that trial for ignition.
You may want to turn the power off and remove and examine the hot surface ignitor for a crack, typically outlined by some whitish powder. Or use an ohmmeter to check for continuity through the ignitor. Infinite resistance indicates a burned out ignitor.
If the ignitor is burned out, an adventurous lad might use a propane torch to light the gas when the main burner gas valve turns on. That might be worthwhile to get the temperature up in the house once in a while.
You may want to turn the power off and remove and examine the hot surface ignitor for a crack, typically outlined by some whitish powder. Or use an ohmmeter to check for continuity through the ignitor. Infinite resistance indicates a burned out ignitor.
If the ignitor is burned out, an adventurous lad might use a propane torch to light the gas when the main burner gas valve turns on. That might be worthwhile to get the temperature up in the house once in a while.
#3
11-24-10, 11:10 PM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
The furnace manual is at:
http://www.docs.hvacpartners.com/idc...58p,r-13sm.pdf
I believe the HSI for your furnace is this one:
Carrier LH33ZS004 41-409 Hot Surface Ignitor
I'd buy two. You can probably understand the argument for having a spare on hand.
Seattle Pioneer
http://www.docs.hvacpartners.com/idc...58p,r-13sm.pdf
I believe the HSI for your furnace is this one:
Carrier LH33ZS004 41-409 Hot Surface Ignitor
I'd buy two. You can probably understand the argument for having a spare on hand.
Seattle Pioneer
#4
11-25-10, 09:37 AM
Thank you very much @ SeattlePioneer 
Exactly what I did. Used a fireplace lighter and lighted up the furnace and was able to get it up and running.
Just FYI - I called emergency services last night, and the service charges were as follows. Service Charge - $199 and the part price - $289. This was what I was told by the service guy, and I told him I would have to think about it.
Exactly what I did. Used a fireplace lighter and lighted up the furnace and was able to get it up and running.
Just FYI - I called emergency services last night, and the service charges were as follows. Service Charge - $199 and the part price - $289. This was what I was told by the service guy, and I told him I would have to think about it.
#5
11-25-10, 10:18 AM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
Personally I've always thought furnace manufacturers who have hot surface ignition systems should leave a spare HSI in the furnace someplace for the occasion when it burns out and another isn't readily available.
