| Not heating? |
Circuit Breaker/Fuse |
Your furnace’s fuse has blown, or the circuit breaker has shorted. |
Either reset the furnace’s circuit breaker or replace the blown switch completely. |
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Igniter |
Either the igniter is defective or cracked. |
Check to see if the igniter is cracked and replace it If it’s not, test it with a multimeter to see if it’s defective. |
| Cycling irregularly? |
Thermostat |
Your thermostat is likely not adjusting correctly. |
Use your thermostat’s adjustable calibration scale to adjust the heat anticipator. If this doesn’t work or isn’t an option, replace the thermostat. |
| Not blowing hot air? |
Blower Motor |
Your furnace’s blower mower may be completely burnt out, or the connecting belt may have snapped. |
If the blower motor is receiving power but isn’t running, replace the motor. However, if it does run, it’s more likely that the connecting belt has snapped, replace it. |
| Blowing too much air? |
Control Board |
The relay on the control board that regulates how much voltage is sent to the blower motor has failed. |
You will have to replace the control board. |
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Thermostat |
The thermostat contact that controls the blower motor function might be stuck in a closed position. |
You’ll have to use a multimeter to check for continuity if this appears to be the issue then replace the thermostat. |
| Starting and then stopping shortly after? |
Flame Sensor |
The flame sensor may not be able to sense the presence of a flame due to it being dirty or defective. |
If the flame sensor is dirty, use an abrasive pad to wipe it clean. If it’s defective, replace the flame sensor. |
