Regulator repair?


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Old 01-01-22, 03:57 PM
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Regulator repair?

I've got a 1980's Ruud gas furnace that quit on me. The blower runs great, the pilot is running fine, but the regulator occasionally won't pop on by itself as of this year. However, if I give it a gentle tap there's a "sproing!" springy noise from the regulator and poof, it comes on. Do these get dirt in them or anything that would clog up the spring?

If so, can I replace the spring and have it running fine again or do I need to find a whole new regulator?
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Old 01-01-22, 04:20 PM
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Regulator ? Do you mean the gas valve ?

I would never leave an intermittent/sticking gas valve in service.
I don't recommend any service on gas valves or gas regulators.

Gas is not forgiving.
 
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Old 01-01-22, 04:36 PM
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Yes, the gas valve. Being so old I worry I won't be able to find the whole valve with the associated plugs for the CO detector etc so if I can rebuild it I'd sure be happy.
 
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Old 01-01-22, 08:39 PM
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No, gas valves are not rebuildable.
That unit is older, the heat exchanger should be checked before going any further.
I don’t know what you mean by plugs for the CO detector.
 
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It's probably a flame sensor and not a co detector. One right outside the flame area and one at the start of the vent.
 
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Old 01-02-22, 11:07 AM
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Those sound like the limit and rollout.
Take your meter and start diagnosing the issue. Rebuilding the gas valve is not an option.
 
 

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