Gas furnace not igniting
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12-15-13, 06:34 PM
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Gas furnace not igniting
I have a 1999 Goodman gas furnace (GMPH080-5) that is not igniting when heat is called. The inducer motor starts and after a few seconds I hear a click (pressure switch?), but the HSI does not glow. I removed the HSI and received an 80 ohms resistance reading, which is acceptable continuity, based on what I have researched.
Called a tech who tested the voltage coming to the HSI from the control board and it read 6 volts. From what I read, that is too low of voltage and the tech was unsure and said that each HSI is rated differently. He advised me to order new HSI and install, which I'm waiting on. I have removed the tubing between the pressure switch and inducer and it appears to be clear. Does this sound like a faulty HSI, control board or pressure switch? The tech seemed to be convinced it is not the pressure switch because he could hear it clicking closed and not the control board because it was reading voltage to the HSI. Thanks.
Called a tech who tested the voltage coming to the HSI from the control board and it read 6 volts. From what I read, that is too low of voltage and the tech was unsure and said that each HSI is rated differently. He advised me to order new HSI and install, which I'm waiting on. I have removed the tubing between the pressure switch and inducer and it appears to be clear. Does this sound like a faulty HSI, control board or pressure switch? The tech seemed to be convinced it is not the pressure switch because he could hear it clicking closed and not the control board because it was reading voltage to the HSI. Thanks.
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12-15-13, 06:46 PM
The HSI should be getting 120 volts AC. If the tech read 6 volts, something is definitely wrong.
The pressure switch should be checked with a meter to insure that the internal contacts are actually making and breaking the circuit as they should.
The pressure switch should be checked with a meter to insure that the internal contacts are actually making and breaking the circuit as they should.
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12-15-13, 06:50 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply. I agree that 6 volts sounded too low and the tech not very confident. Check pressure switch with multimeter for voltage or manometer to see if there is enough pressure to close it completely?
#4
12-15-13, 07:42 PM
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If the pressure switch was the problem the board would go into shutdown with a code.
Your ignitor is fine.
You are not getting full voltage to the ignitor. It could be caused by a problem control board as well as an intermittent connection between the board and ignitor.
Your ignitor is fine.
You are not getting full voltage to the ignitor. It could be caused by a problem control board as well as an intermittent connection between the board and ignitor.
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12-15-13, 08:01 PM
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Thanks for the info. The tech said the control board was fine because voltage was getting to the ignitor, but I was skeptical. Would a new control board be the best resolution?
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12-15-13, 11:56 PM
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I wouldn't call 6v to the ignitor "fine"
You'll need to check all connections like I mentioned earlier. Check the voltage right at the board and then again at the ignitor.
You'll need to check all connections like I mentioned earlier. Check the voltage right at the board and then again at the ignitor.
