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Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-31-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 34,714
Posted By Skip4661

Try swapping the low voltage wires on the board....

Try swapping the low voltage wires on the board. They are usually marked s1 and s2 and come from the low voltage side of the transformer.
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-20-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,980
Posted By Skip4661

Sounds like the solenoid valve on the humidifier...

Sounds like the solenoid valve on the humidifier is chattering. Check the low voltage wiring for the humidifier, may be a loose wire connection:)
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-09-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By Skip4661

Obviously you have a Lennox furnace. The...

Obviously you have a Lennox furnace. The replacement control you show should work on a G-20 Whisperheat. However if you have a furnace such as a G-26, you have a prepurge period prior to ignition ...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-04-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
Posted By Skip4661

There are many factors to consider when sizing a...

There are many factors to consider when sizing a furnace. There are programs available on the net to help you figure the heating requirements of your home. Search the net for heat load calculators.:D
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-04-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,576
Posted By Skip4661

Look in the area where the vent pipe exits the...

Look in the area where the vent pipe exits the furnace, may be a thermodisc vent safety that is tripped due to running the furnace with an obstructed vent. Not all furnaces have this safety switch. A...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-27-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,501
Posted By Skip4661

Check for an automotive type fuse on the circuit...

Check for an automotive type fuse on the circuit board. should be 3 or 5 amp, if it is blown replace it with the same type fuse, if not a fuse check the transformer.:)
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-14-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,524
Posted By Skip4661

Might want to remove the gas valve and brass...

Might want to remove the gas valve and brass orifice connected to the stub on the valve. Look in the stub and see if there is an insect cocoon in there. Have seen it many times and it will impede...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-10-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,280
Posted By Skip4661

Is this a used boiler or set for nat gas being...

Is this a used boiler or set for nat gas being used on lp?
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-10-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,746
Posted By Skip4661

Replace it before it fails completely and leaves...

Replace it before it fails completely and leaves you cold.:thinker:
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-07-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,177
Posted By Skip4661

You may have a rotted out secondary heat...

You may have a rotted out secondary heat exchanger. Those Carrier and Bryant furnaces are well known for secondary leaks. There are manufacturer programs available for replacement. Sometimes for...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-26-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By Skip4661

Check the resetable limit switch near the blower...

Check the resetable limit switch near the blower it may be tripped.
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-24-10, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,089
Posted By Skip4661

There is a metal strip that runs from the pilot...

There is a metal strip that runs from the pilot base , bends around the ignitor and ends close to the pilot hood. This strip of metal is used as a ground for the ignitor and also serves as a flame...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-22-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By Skip4661

Replace the fuse on the air handler...

Replace the fuse on the air handler board.:thumbup:
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-22-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,977
Posted By Skip4661

Let the contractor install a new board. It won't...

Let the contractor install a new board. It won't cost much more and if the problem is not corrected they have to eat their mistake.:)
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-19-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Posted By Skip4661

The thing I can tell you about oil is that oil...

The thing I can tell you about oil is that oil goes boom and can make a furnace dance.:eek::alarm:
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-19-10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,755
Posted By Skip4661

I am willing to bet your problem is due to your...

I am willing to bet your problem is due to your furnace being 3X bigger than it needs to be. Your furnace is kicking out on the high limit due to overheating. A 126,000 btu furnace could heat a 1200...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-18-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,131
Posted By Skip4661

Probably delayed ignition. You need to clean the...

Probably delayed ignition. You need to clean the burners and inspect the heat exchanger. :thumbup:
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-18-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Posted By Skip4661

You will probably need to replace the inducer...

You will probably need to replace the inducer assembly as the bearings are not designed to be oiled.:thumbup:
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-09-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Skip4661

You will want to cap the future water heater...

You will want to cap the future water heater taps. Could cause some serious burns if little fingers fooled with those handles. Also plumb the vent on the back flow preventer to a close proximity of...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-09-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By Skip4661

where it is required....:)

where it is required....:)
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-09-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,561
Posted By Skip4661

Duct could be inadequate. 125,000 btu furnace is...

Duct could be inadequate. 125,000 btu furnace is a huge furnace. How much space are you heating.:)
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-09-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,938
Posted By Skip4661

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Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-09-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,665
Posted By Skip4661

I think it is a pressure switch code. Check for...

I think it is a pressure switch code. Check for plugged venting or water back up if it is a condensing furnace. Also check for a blocked pressure switch tube or spud.:coffee:
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-09-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By Skip4661

Did you buy the ignitor from the same place? You...

Did you buy the ignitor from the same place? You may be buying from a defective lot or possibly some of that good quality chinese crap.:)
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-08-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By Skip4661

If you have gas at the burners, more than likely...

If you have gas at the burners, more than likely it's a weak ignitor or dirty burners.
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