Please note, the following KeepRite Repair guide is for informational purposes only. Any servicing you attempt is at your own risk.
➤ A complete Keeprite furnace repair guide, from how to replace your air filter, to troubleshooting and error codes, model numbers and more!
Keeprite has been a reliable brand in Canada for over 50 years, becoming a trusted name for consumers looking for an affordable furnace. Before any furnace leaves the Keeprite factory, it is given a test run to ensure performance and live up to your expectations.
With ideas like quality, energy efficiency and reliability in mind, it’s easy to see why Keeprite furnaces are one of the top contenders in the furnace market. They aim to provide a hassle-free experience for their consumers.
Keeprite Furnace Repair Guide
What’s Wrong With Your Keeprite Furnace?
Take care to ensure that your Keeprite furnace is completely shut off with no access to power before trying to diagnose and repair the issue.
Is your furnace... | The problem might be your... | What's wrong? | How you can fix it: |
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Not heating? | Circuit Breaker/Fuse | Most likely, either the electrical system providing your furnace’s power has shorted or the power switch has blown. | Try resetting your furnace’s circuit breaker. If it has blown, you will need to replace it. |
Igniter | The furnace’s igniter might either be cracked or faulty. | Check the part for cracks, if it is then replace the igniter. If it isn’t cracked, use a multimeter to test for continuity. | |
Cycling irregularly? | Thermostat | Your thermostat might be adjusting incorrectly, causing the furnace to cycle on and off too often. | If your thermostat has an adjustable calibration scale, adjust the heat anticipator. If this does not stabilize the unit, you may have to replace the thermostat. |
Not blowing hot air? | Blower Motor | Your blower motor may have completely burnt out. If this doesn’t seem to be the case, then the connecting belt may have simply broken. | Test to see if power is reaching the motor. If it does, but isn’t running, the motor has likely failed. If the motor runs but air doesn’t move, the connecting belt has probably broken. You’ll have to replace the belt. |
Blowing too much air? | Control Board | The control board regulates the amount of voltage that reaches each functioning part. If the relay that controls the blower motor has failed, it will continually send voltage to the motor. | Replace the control board. |
Thermostat | The contact that controls the blower motor on your thermostat may be stuck closed, causing the blower motor to run continuously. | Use a multimeter to check for continuity. If it appears the thermostat is the issue, replace it. | |
Leaking water? | Drain Pipe | ||
Starting and then stopping shortly after? | Flame Sensor | Your furnace’s flame sensor monitors the burner, detecting whether a flame is present. If it is either defective or dirty, it will not be able to detect a flame. | If dirty, clean the sensor using a fine abrasive pad. If faulty, replace the flame sensor. |
As with any furnace, a little maintenance goes a long way in extending the longevity of your unit. Ensuring that it is clean, running properly, and has good filters can keep the more expensive repairs at bay. Keeping your furnace in good working order means that it’ll be running at peak efficiency and maintaining a comfortable home for you.
How to Replace Your Air Filter
- Open the front panel or door to get access to your Keeprite furnace; you may have to slide or unscrew the panel to work with progressive force.
- The filter is typically near the cold air return or the blower chamber. Locate it and ensure that you have easy access to it.
- Be mindful of how you pull out the filter, especially if there is an endcap. Slide in the new one (or cleaned old one).
- Take care to insert the filter correctly, that the arrows are pointing in the right direction to go with the blower and away from cold air.
- Put back the panel to your furnace, either sliding or screwing it back in place.
Keeping a clean filter ensures that your furnace’s airway isn’t clogged and working harder than it needs to, to circulate air throughout your home. A clean filter also improves the air quality in your home, which is especially important for people with allergies or breathing issues — double check registers and vents to make sure that the airways are 100% accessible.
Read more: How to Change a Dirty Furnace Filter – A Guide for Homeowners
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Keeprite Furnace Error Codes
Error Code | What this means | How to fix it |
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LED flashing like a heartbeat | Control has 24 VAC power | N/A |
Two LED flashes | Unit’s pressure switch didn’t open | Check for an obstruction in the pressure tubing |
Three LED flashes | Unit’s pressure switch didn’t close or reopened | Check for: excessive wind; if it’s the proper vent size; defective inducer motor; defective pressure switch; inadequate combustion air supply; disconnected or obstructed pressure tubing; or restricted vent |
Four LED flashes | Limit circuit fault: either a limit or flame rollout is open | Check for: restricted vent; loose blower wheel; excessive wind; dirty air filter; or defective blower |
Five LED flashes | An abnormal flame proving signal, the flame is likely proved while the gas valve is de-energized | Check for a leaky gas valve or a gas valve that is stuck open |
Six LED flashes | Failure to ignite or the flame sensor was lost while running | Check for: an ungrounded flame sensor; defective hot surface ignitor; control ground continuity; inadequate flame carryover; or rough ignition |
Seven LED flashes | Limit circuit lockout | A lockout will occur if the limit or flame rollout is open for longer than 3 minutes. Control will auto-reset after 3 hours. |
Eight LED flashes | Gas heating lockout, control won’t auto-reset | Check for a miswired gas valve or a defective control valve |
Ten LED flashes | Polarity is reversed | Review instructions to correct polarity |
1 + 2 | Blower is on after power up | Occurs if the unit is powered up during a call for heat or opens while the blower is on delay |
6 + 1 | Ignition lockout | Control will auto-reset after 3 hours |
LED is off | Secondary voltage fuse is open | Check whether the door switch isn’t closed or for a short circuit |
LED is on | Control circuitry lockout | Will auto-reset after 1 hour |
LED is solid | Gas valve relay is stuck while open, flame sense circuit failure, or software-check error | Reset power to clear the lockout and then replace control if status code repeats itself |
When to call a professional to repair your Keeprite Furnace
In many cases, you can troubleshoot and repair your furnace with a little know-how and some patience. However, some issues are best dealt with by a trained professional. If you experience any of the symptoms below with your furnace, your best bet is to call a licensed technician.
If your furnace is not producing heat, if it is leaking or dripping, if it is making strange sounds like whistling or clanging (which suggests broken internal parts) or if your boiler switches itself on and off. These are more severe problems that require training to address and can be dangerous if you try to attempt to repair yourself.
Who Should You Call?
Having furnace issues can be a headache, and knowing where to start can be frustrating. Checking out online reviews of different local HVAC companies isn’t a bad idea and can give you possible technicians to call. However, we advise taking your findings with a grain of salt since reviews tend to be biased one way or another.
Through our independent certification program you can find reputable local heating and cooling companies and independent technicians. So if you’re having a rough time finding someone you can trust, these are businesses that we’ve vetted for our consumers to be precise, trained and reliable. We want to help make sure you make an informed decision when you invite a technician to work on your furnace.
Keeprite’s Warranty Coverage
Based on your particular model, Keeprite has specific warranties to cover basics like the heat exchanger or total unit replacement should you have any major issues. You can double-check the warranty that came with your model, or refer to our list below.
- Performance Series: 10-year limited warranty on parts and 20-year limited warranty on the heat exchanger, provided you register on time.
- ProComfort™ Series: 5-year No Hassle Replacement™ warranty, 10-year limited warranty on parts and a lifetime limited warranty on the heat exchanger, once you register for it on time.
- ProComfort™ Deluxe Series: 10-year No Hassle Replacement™ warranty, 10-year limited warranty on parts and a lifetime limited warranty on the heat exchanger, once you register within 90 days of installation.
Protect your Keeprite furnace: Register and access your Keeprite furnace warranty here
Keeprite Furnace Model Numbers
G9MAE
G9MXE
G9MVE
- G9MAE0601714A
- G9MAE0602120A
- G9MAE0801714A
- G9MAE0802120A
- G9MAE1002122A
- G9MAE1202422A
- G9MXE0401410A
- G9MXE0601714A
- G9MXE0801716A
- G9MXE1002116A
- G9MXE1202422A
- G9MVE0401410A
- G9MVE0401712A
- G9MVE0601412A
- G9MVE0601714A
- G9MVE0801716A
- G9MVE0802120A
- G9MVE1002120A
- G9MVE1202422A
N9MSE
G9MXT
N9MSB
- N9MSE0401410A
- N9MSE0601410A
- N9MSE0601714A
- N9MSE0801716A
- N9MSE0802120A
- N9MSE1002114A
- N9MSE1002120A
- N9MSE1202420A
- N9MSE1402420A
- G9MXT0401410A
- G9MXT0601714A
- G9MXT0801716A
- G9MXT1002116A
- G9MXT1202422A
- N9MSB0401410B
- N9MSB0401712B
- N9MSB0601412B
- N9MSB0601716B
- N9MSB0801716B
- N9MSB0802120B
- N9MSB1002116B
- N9MSB1002122B
- N9MSB1202422B
Discontinued Keeprite Furnace Models
VS90
C9MPV075F12*
C9MPV100J20*
C9MPV125L20*
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