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Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace shuts down too soon, motor shaft, draft inducer motor
motor shaft, draft inducer motor, gas mixture: Donald, There s no need to clean the heat exchanger unless it s gotten full of soot from a bad air/gas mixture in which case you would know from just looking at the flame, it would spill out the burner ports, also not likely to happen after 22 years unless...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace sporadic problem, intermittent problem, ac units
intermittent problem, ac units, chip board: Rhett, I don t have furnace manuals on all the different furnaces so I can t look up your particular model number. If your circuit board has a light that blinks when something is not working properly there should be a sticker stuck on the furnace by the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace will not stay lit, pilot flame, oil boiler
pilot flame, oil boiler, thin wire: sounds like the thermocouple has died. it is a thin wire joined onto a copper bulb which lays in the path of the pilot flame. they are quite cheap and easy to replace. if you need any help please let me know. regards larry. ps r u in uk or us? ...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace stoped working, oil furnace, nozzel
oil furnace, nozzel, air oil: An oil furnace needs to be serviced every 2 years. There is so much residue that builds up they need a good cleaning every 2 years. This could be a number of things from the sensor not seeing the flame and shutting down, to a nozzel, build up on the firing...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace + thermost, combustion air, circuitboard
combustion air, circuitboard, thermostate: Pull the cover off the thermostat, remove the subbase then jump the red & white wires. If the circuit board is OK, the combustion air motor ought to run first in the sequence for heat. Recheck the fuse on the board to insure you don t still have a short in...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace/thermostat, allexpert, pilot light
allexpert, pilot light, home appliances: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace/thermostat, carrier furnace, gas switch
carrier furnace, gas switch, switch lock: Some flame roll out switches have a red reset button. You need to push in the button. Some are hard to push in. Turn off the juice & push the reset. Then start it up (and pray). You may also have a T-stat that is out. One problem at a time. Give that a...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace troubleshooting, hole burns, emery cloth
hole burns, emery cloth, oil furnace: Peter, From your last e-mail I got the impression that your talking about an oil furnace, You never did mention it was an oil furnace. When you said burner pump I should have known better but then I get questions about all kind of controls being called strange...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace not turning on, drainage system, drain trap
drainage system, drain trap, p trap: sometimes moisture and corrosion can harden the diaphram of the switch and prevent it operating also ensure that the fresh air in and fumes out conditions have not altered with building works etc. perhaps the flue / chimney has been restricted/blocked...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace vent?, propane furnace, payne furnace
propane furnace, payne furnace, power vent: Dave, If your furnace doesn t have an induced draft blower on the furnace it may be older then you think? With a gravity vent you need a type B double wall vent pipe and it should be boxed in a chase going up the side of the house, there should be a type...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace venting, double wall pipe, furnace venting
double wall pipe, furnace venting, floor furnace: Jim, I m not sure what, where, how far or tall your chimney is? You can run a pipe to and up inside the chimney under certain conditions. There are all kinds of rules and regulations as to what you can and can t do legally. Bends, length, height, area,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace venting, furnace venting, high efficiency
furnace venting, high efficiency, flue: Venting is a somewhat scientific process. A contractor needs to determine the BTU s of the furnace and the water heater to determine the proper vent size. At the connection point of the heater, the vent will have to be increased to vent both appliances. Thanks,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace w/air conditioner, costly repair, cold spell
costly repair, cold spell, melting ice: Sharon, Two things appear to be getting confused in your question. One is the issue of icing and the other is the issue of drainage. The only time the two are related is when the icing plugs the drain also (pretty rare) or when the system is shut off and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace/water heater combo, demand water heaters, heating oil prices
demand water heaters, heating oil prices, york metro area: Here in Montana we also have cold water. So I know what you mean. On demand heaters use a lot of gas (waste) & money. Unless special conditions exist. Anyway, get a standard water heater or energy saving model (2 to 3 times the standard cost). The combo...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace/water heater exhaust venting, vent pipe, exhaust vent
vent pipe, exhaust vent, carbon monoxide poisoning: Any gas appliance MUST be connected to a double walled vent pipe through the roof. Over 200 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning and single walled vent pipe is a bad thing to have within your home. Please replace that and try to find a way to...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't shut off, comfortmaker furnace, digital thermostat
comfortmaker furnace, digital thermostat, squirrel in the attic: Open the furnace. Find the red wire that goes to the T-stat. Unhook it. This will kill all juice to the T-stat wires. Does the furnace still run?? Bait a trap with chunky peanut butter, squirles love it. Your animal control should have a live trap you can...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't shut off, comfortmaker furnace, digital thermostat
comfortmaker furnace, digital thermostat, squirrel in the attic: Chris, Your on the right track. I don t know if the squirrel is the culprit or not but from my own experience I know that they love to chew wires. The red and the white wires are for heat, the red wire is the 24 volt hot power wire, the thermostat when...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't stay lit and fan continues to run, gas furnace, info model
gas furnace, info model, metal pipe: It needs a repair. I take it you do not want to repair it your self. So, it is time to pay the big bill & call a shop. If you want to repair it your self, get back to me with some more info. Model # and ser. #. Does it vent in metal pipe or plastic?? Late...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't stop heat pump won't start, high voltage power, furnace fan
high voltage power, furnace fan, correct voltage: Dawn, What does not turn off the furnace or furnace fan?? If it s the fan first check to make sure fan switch at the t-stat is in auto not ON position, if fan switch is left in the on position it will run 24/7 even when heat/cool are off. You...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't stop running, hot water boiler, floor thermostat
hot water boiler, floor thermostat, water furnace: Bill, You didn t say if you got the original proublem taken care of or not? Shutting off the electric switch that feeds the boiler will shut off everything except the pilot light. Turning the switch back on will restore everything to just the way it...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't turn on, weather king, gas furnace
weather king, gas furnace, panel test: Hi Christina, Thank you for picking me.Electrical problems are tricky but I can give you all the things to test to try to find the problem. Here goes.1:check the small fuse on the new circuit board, it s a plug in type.A red LED ought to be on or flashing...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace won't work, gas furnace, switch failure
gas furnace, switch failure, position power: I am going to respond this way, and you can take it or leave it. A pressure swicth failing to close, may or may not be the switch failing. The switch is looking for something to happen. Now, you can replace the switch, and if the switch is not bad, then...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace wont light, natural gas furnace, pencil torch
natural gas furnace, pencil torch, electronic ignition module: a mechanical test would be to turn off all power open box and gently push the bistrip up and down to see if the contact mechanism clicks open and shut. there might be a small heating element wired across the contacts to accelerate the operation. a good...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace wont start, heil furnace, pilot light
heil furnace, pilot light, reset button: Sally, I don t know how your furnace is installed/connected to electric? There usually is a breaker box with an electric breaker for just the furnace, there is also usually an electric on/off switch close to the furnace just outside of the furnace, some...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace wont turn off, limit switches, relay board
limit switches, relay board, relay switch: Lets see, your heat pump stopped working so you pushed a reset button outside that was red and had blue wires running to it - that would be a high pressure reset button which means either your condenser is dirty or something of that nature because those types...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace not working, furnace blower, computer switches
furnace blower, computer switches, computer switch: Artur, I don t have a library for looking up model numbers of different makes of furnaces. I don t know what type of controls your furnace has? computer switches , and bug fan below the computer switch , green lights are all confusing terms to me...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace not working - no heat, lp gas furnace, furnace combustion air
lp gas furnace, furnace combustion air, allexpert: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace not working - no heat, lp gas furnace, furnace combustion air
lp gas furnace, furnace combustion air, allexpert: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnace not working, janitrol gas furnace, switch failure
janitrol gas furnace, switch failure, position power: Andrea, In one of my answers I say the pressure switch might be the proublem, I also ask about a flashing light and say it will tell you where the problem lies. If the legend says three flashes means the pressure switch wont close then the proublem is not...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: My furnace, ruud furnace, draft diverter
ruud furnace, draft diverter, air mixture: Kathryn, If your burner is modulating on and off it may be because of a dirty filter or something like furniture blocking your return air grill. When enough return air can t supply the blower the burners will shut off on a limit control that keeps the furnace...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnaces running after switch is off, ruud furnaces, furnace blower
ruud furnaces, furnace blower, air furnaces: Joe, The furnace blower is turned on and off by a fan control in the furnace. There are a lot of different types of fan controls. I don t have liuature on the many different furnace models so I can t reference your furnace even if I had a model number....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnaces, btu output, heat gain
btu output, heat gain, wall space: Ed, Someplace in your furnaces burner compartment there should be a rating sticker or plate. Check what the BTU Output is or it may say Bonnet Capacity . Compare the output of your new purposed furnace. It s the output that counts no matter what the efficiency...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnance not blowing hot air, gas ignition, bad eye
gas ignition, bad eye, flow 4: Without seeing the unit for myself, I can not determine what the banging sound is, but probably not good. There are too many things to list on why the unit is not lighting. If you are not familiar with furnaces, I suggest you call for help. You can have......
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnance noise, loud bang, furnace
loud bang, furnace, mains: One or more of the burners is out of alignment. When the mains light, there is a gas build up. Then the build up is ignited with a big boom. This only happens at start up & not every time. Open the front of the furnace. Stand back & watch it start up. Do...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnance question, coleman propane, evcon
coleman propane, evcon, may bug: What does the red light LED light BLINK ? If it is a steady Red then the unit is OK . If heat builds up in the chamber, The fan will come on & cool it off. That is normal. This tells me the Fan Off temp is set too high (by a small amount). I would get...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnance reset, allexpert, circuit breakers
allexpert, circuit breakers, home appliances: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnance won't come on, pilot light, furnances
pilot light, furnances, efficency: Alyce, Electronic igniters (several different types) even if not working usually do something and then shut off, depending on the type they spark or glow or turn red, you might hear a click or something. That was my reason for asking if the furnace did anything...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furnance, btu input, air grills
btu input, air grills, u god: Dan It sounds like from what you describe that you may have a dirty filter in your furnace or something restricting your return air grills. This is the way it should work. The thermostat calls for heat, The burner lights, The blower comes on a minute or...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: furncae cutting out, safety circuits, gas jets
safety circuits, gas jets, safety circuit: It all depends on the furnace. There is a couple of safety circuits that protect the homeowner & family. A high limit is one. There are real problems that cause the safety circuit to cut Off the gas. Could be anything. Even a dirty filter that reduces...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: further info on AC unit, ac unit, climate control
ac unit, climate control, initial question: OK, now I can see what you have. Inside, with in 2 feet of the unit there is a screw in fuse (15 amp). Check it. On the front of the inside unit there should be a 1 clear plastic hole in the front door. Look inside for a red light. If it is not lit, the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: fuse keep blowing, low voltage wiring, amp fuse
low voltage wiring, amp fuse, voltage circuit: There is a short in the low voltage circuit. If you were trying to run the cooling, check the 24v coil on the contactor in the outside unit & the wires from the wall to the unit.. If you were trying the heat, check the low voltage wiring in the furnace. Use...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Built-in Dishwasher, water valve, campion
water valve, campion, dishwasher: First thing I would do is remove the wires going to the water valve and then put my meter probes in the slot that were going to the water valve. Now, run the dishwasher and watch your meter. Do you ever see voltage there? Waiting to hear from you, Eric...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. dryers, main bearing, odd sock
main bearing, odd sock, squeak: you may find the squeak ifrom the drum rubbing on the side of the casing because the main bearing has failed or perhaps the belt is slipping. turn off all power, remove rear cover or casing and turn the drum by hand to detect the squeak give drum a...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Freezer, bearer of bad news, freon
bearer of bad news, freon, junkyard: The system is too old to put the kind of money needed to repair a sealed system problem. I am sorry to say, it is time for the junkyard. It could be a failing compressor or a leak in the system, on old units like that the lines rot from the inside out....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G E fridge not cooling, condenser coils, drip pan
condenser coils, drip pan, fan blade: Hello Rob, Unfortunately, I do not have Canadian look up, so I am unable to look at the system you have at hand. However, did you make sure the condensor fan motor that is down in the condensing area is running? It cools the compressor and sometimes...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G E gas dryer not working, solenoid coil, flame sensor
solenoid coil, flame sensor, coil assembly: The ignitor should be glowing red when you call for heat, it can be seen through the access panel in the front, if it is not red, you must check to see if the wires going to the ignitor are receiving 110 volts, if they are, then the ignitor is bad. If the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Oven Clock, clock timer, mechanical timers
clock timer, mechanical timers, oven model: We sell reconditioned ranges from the 70 s, they were built much better then than now. The replacement cost of the entire oven would be over $100.00 and the cost of the clock timer in new is $159.95 from us. We are not aware of any work that should be...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Profile Electric Wall Oven, clock control, heating element
clock control, heating element, wall oven: Hello Don, Sounds like the clock/control is bad but prior to having your clock repaired, I would most definately check the bake element for continuity and ohm out the oven sensor. The clock is part number WB27K5154 but it is no longer available...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G E side by side ice all down back corner and side, left hand corner, heating element
left hand corner, heating element, law suits: First of all....it has not been determined that your heating element is in fact defective. There are other components that could cause a defrost problem. as far as a law suit....none I know of. Since it is insured..Warrantied? you might want to contact...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Washer, extended warranty, appliance parts
extended warranty, appliance parts, home appliance: You paid for the extended warranty.....where is your record? Need the model number to take a look at your unit so I can help further.....If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at sales@affordableappliance.com or you can visit our website at...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Washer Not Spinning, hi mike, campion
hi mike, campion, appliance parts: Hello Mike, The belt is part number WH1X2026 and your cost is 13.95 + 4.95 shipping. It s a simple install as you can put it on without any tools if needed. Otherwise, loosen the four screws under the motor mounting plate. If you need further...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Washer, thanksgiving holiday, burnt rubber
thanksgiving holiday, burnt rubber, appliance parts: Hello Mike, Here is a link to our website which will, in the beginning, tell you how to gain access to your washer. Good Luck and have a Nice Thanksgiving Holiday. If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at sales@affordableappliance.com...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: G.E. Zoneline mod.# A2B568DAALSA, push button switch, main switch
push button switch, main switch, campion: Hello Keith, I have both the main push button switch and the thermostat for your model umber listed above. Quanity would depend on price and shipping. Please let us know how many of each you want. Waiting to hear from you, Eric Campio...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GAS COOKTOP, bob dickinson, home depot
bob dickinson, home depot, appliance parts: Hello Bob, You need a burner ignitor switch which is part number WB24T10071 and your cost is 23.95 + 4.95 shipping in the United States. This is the switch that turns on the sparking or what you hear tick tick tick....Should you choose to order,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GAS FURNACE, furnace blower, flame sensor
furnace blower, flame sensor, gas furnace: Jim. When your thermostat calls for heat the first thing that happens is that the vent draft fan comes on, the draft fan has a pressure switch that closes which proves that the draft fan is working and the igniter can glow, the igniter also has to prove that...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: MAY GAS FURNACE, steam humidifier, gas furnace
steam humidifier, gas furnace, heat efficiency: The way gas prices are going, only consider; 92+ AFUE, two pipe, two stage furnaces. What every list said Lenox is #1 & Carrier is number 2, throw it out. Look for a 10 year parts, with lifetime heat chamber warrenty, MINUMIUM !!! sTAY AWAY FROM BOILERS FOR...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GAS Furnace is dead need help to find new one, furnace life, furnace replacement
furnace life, furnace replacement, gas furnace: How many weeks of 90 degree heat do you have? How many months do you need to run the A/C? I would look real hard at the Dukane. The secondary is stainless steel, what is the warrenty on the primary heat chamber? If it has a lifetime heat chamber, go with...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GAS HOT WATER HEATER, hot water heater, gas hot water heater
hot water heater, gas hot water heater, gas hot water: Kerry, I don t normally answer these questions, but in my own experience, my dip tube broke, and prevented the tank from properly heating. If the dip tube is broken, the water is taken from the top of the tank, instead of the bottom, where it is hotter....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GAS RANGE, business card size, series numbers
business card size, series numbers, little spark: On the burner that does not work, try cleaning the little spark ignitor with a small wire brush. Be careful not to crack it. If you want part number pricing and availability, I will need your model number....In order for us to provide you accurate information...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gaffer and Statter Furnace, pilot position, t spring
pilot position, t spring, protrusion: Chris, I m not sure what you have exactly? Some knobs you turn to pilot and then a bit more which has a spring effect and you have to hold it there so it doesn t spring back while you light the pilot, you have to continue to hold the knob in that position...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gaffers & Sattler Furnace, digital thermostat, trade complaint
digital thermostat, trade complaint, repair man: i think this particular repair man is perhaps ripping you off i think you will find the controll relay feeding the fan is possibly stuck in. i would get a different company to inspect and get a quote tell the ne engineer that you refused the old...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Galaxy Mod: 11019101992, lid switch, spin cycle
lid switch, spin cycle, appliance parts: Check the lid switch. I think you machine thinks the lid is open and will not drain or spin. Let me know what you find....If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at sales@affordableappliance.com or you can visit our website at http://www.affordableappliance.com...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage AC, ac unit, true air
ac unit, true air, ductwork: Is the equipment big enough to handle the extra square feet needed on the system? If so, pull a piece of ductwork from the plenum top and go from there to get true air from the unit not the ductwork that could rob the house. Adding a return is a good idea...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage Air Conditioner, wall frame, c unit
wall frame, c unit, better hope: I have seen it done all sorts of ways. I think the best way is the simplest. Pick the best spot for circulation, 6 or 7 feet off the floor. Cold air is heavy & sinks. Cut a hole in the wall. Frame it in (extra 2x4 on each side of the base)(makes the base...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage Door, sensitive switch, overload relay
sensitive switch, overload relay, micro switch: ther is possibly a micro switch in the roller or swing arm mechanism that has come adrift or gone out of adjustment suggest you turn off all power feeding the unit and inspect the switches in the mechanism / drunm to see nothing is loose it may me the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage electricity will not go back on, main switch, garage doors
main switch, garage doors, voltmeter: Just switching breakers doesn t do any damage. Here s the catch tho, the breaker switch can be in the on position, but it really isn t.And also the breaker can do tricks like not working although you turn it off & back on. So the best way to find the problem...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage frig/freezers, freezer section, appliance parts
freezer section, appliance parts, home appliance: Whirlpool came out with a garage refrigerator called the Gladiator. It was designed to work in colder applications such as the garage. The only other refrigerators that work efficiently are refrigerators that have the cold control or thermostat in the freezer...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage Heater, wall furnace, combustion chamber
wall furnace, combustion chamber, open flame: Nate, Codes are different all over America, There is a Uniform Building Code that all building departments start out with and they can adopt it as it is written or make changes. Every City, Town, County has there own code that they go by. You can call...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage heater, natural gas heater, garage heater
natural gas heater, garage heater, flexible line: Hello Dan, I would run it a full 3/4 to the heater. The best way to reduce it would be with a brass fitting at the end of the 3/4 run and use a flexible line that is required for a gas appliance from the end of the pipe run to the heater. Thanks for asking,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Garage Natural gas heater., galvanized pipe fittings, natural gas heater
galvanized pipe fittings, natural gas heater, galvanized coatings: Black pipe is cheaper, that is why we use it for gas. Gas does not require coated pipe. You can mix, black & galvanized pipe & fittings. Back in WWII the galvanized coatings were of poor quality & the industry was afraid the coating would flake off & plug...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Appliance in Bedroom, gas water heater, hydronic heating system
gas water heater, hydronic heating system, gas boiler: With the way the code is written, there is no legal way to modify this to be legal if it remains accessible from the bedroom. Is there a way to seal the existing door and cut a new door on the opposite wall to access it from another room? And yes, it should...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Appliance Venting Clearances to Air Conditioner Unit, hot water tank, vent air
hot water tank, vent air, air conditioning compressor: Peter, You need to check with your building department. Every building municipality has it s own code and it s own way of looking at different conditions. Even though your code spells it out an inspector can change the requirements as they see fit...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Boiler, gas boiler, square boxes
gas boiler, square boxes, automatic valves: turn all rad valves off and back on to where they were before you touched them to break up any rubbish trapped under them,then bleed all rads and cylinder and boiler if it has a bleed also look for large screw in centre of pump (do this when c/heating...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Boiler/central heating, boiler capacity, types of boilers
boiler capacity, types of boilers, gas boiler: Simon, There are lots of different types of boilers, steam and hot water, different efficiency ratings, with and without domestic hot water. Physical size and capacity size don t always go hand in hand. I don t know what the hook shaped pipe is, could be...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Boiler and Heating, gas boiler, electric clock
gas boiler, electric clock, service tomorrow: firsts of all your problem does not sound like a boiler its more likly to be the system/pipework its self. where r you based? as to cost it depends on what you need done boiler from £600.00 labour about the same depending on area and size type of...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Boiler Hot Water Heat, hot water heat, gas boiler
hot water heat, gas boiler, aquastat: The only way to test it would be to allow the boiler to heat up and see if the circuit breaks in the stat when it reaches its setting. It may also be defective the other direction and not allow the boiler to fire up, in which case the circuit would not energize...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Boiler, hot water heater, gas boiler
hot water heater, gas boiler, water feeder: Hmmm - o.k. most steam systems that we have are supplied with a auto-water feeder and low water cut off. Which I would suggest. At any rate, you either have a leak in the system or you have a clogged piping, that is not letting the water get back to the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Burner Pilot, chimney problems, pilot flame
chimney problems, pilot flame, poor pilot: Here is a list of common reasons for a pilot light to go out. I would start with some of the easier things to check and go from there. Bad or loose thermocouple Bad gas valve Poor pilot flame - low gas pressure or blocked orifice High winds or downdraft...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas boiler, pressure release valve, thermostat temperature
pressure release valve, thermostat temperature, gas boiler: sounds like your expansion device is defective.. there are 2 types.. one has a rubber diaphram that seperates water from compressed air. the oyther relies upon an upper cushion of air to take the expansion pressure. i would assume you have the diaphram...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas boiler, gas boiler, gas boilers
gas boiler, gas boilers, gas bills: unfortunately i am uk based and therefore do not know many us models or us costs however i would suggest abt $2000 labour plus whatever the cost of the boiler. i suggest you contact another expert on here.however older gas boilers/furnaces are quite innefficent...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas burner ignition problem, eclipse burner, poor conductor
eclipse burner, poor conductor, tension wire: Ron, Does the low gas limit switch ever trip? Also what proves main valve, fire eye, ultra violet or something else? I would check and verify all electrical connections and depending on the controller, check the connections there as well. Intermittent...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Central Heating, boiler systems, kitchen cupboard
boiler systems, kitchen cupboard, expansion joints: Thanks for the question. Let me start off with saying that without seeing the system its hard to know what is causing your noise. I would think 1 or 2 things is going on. 1) you might have air in the system and you are hearing the water/air move in...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Clothes Dryer Repair, clothes dryer repair, vent hose
clothes dryer repair, vent hose, gas dryer: Hello Gale Take the vent hose off the back and run a load without the vent hose on it. It sounds like you either have an airflow problem or a thermostat that is short cycling. With a gas dryer, you either have a flame or you do not. Does the flame...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Clothes Dryer, guessing game, unpleasant odor
guessing game, unpleasant odor, gas clothes dryer: Without knowing a brand or model number, it is like a guessing game. But my first thought would be lint build up inside the dryer, was it ever opened and vacuumed out? If the timer is advancing properly and the clothes are not coming out way too hot, I...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Cooking stove - F - 7 Error code and beeping., chief range, electronic relay
chief range, electronic relay, relay control: Hi Larry, Sometimes the oven just needs to be reset. Try it again after leaving it unplugged for a while and see if that does the trick. If not, F7 usually indicates that you need to replace the electronic relay control (computer board) and the control...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas clothes dryer connection, rigid connection, black pipe
rigid connection, black pipe, iron pipe: Thanks for the question. You could go either way. MOST people use a flex. Its easier and will work well. If you pullout your dryer often (for cleaning etc) I would recommend replacing the flex every few years. Otherwise most people have flexs for years...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer goes out, limit thermostat, secondary coils
limit thermostat, secondary coils, radiant sensor: Hello NOrm, You need to replace both the booster and holding coil as well as the secondary coil. Your original part numbers for the coils are WE04X10020 for the booster and holding and the secondary coils is WE04X10031. All newer gas valve assemblies...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer and Gas Oven, solenoid coils, flame sensor
solenoid coils, flame sensor, dear dave: Dear Dave, With the dryer, do you hear a click when it should start to heat? If so, the solenoid coils may have failed, there is also a flame sensor that may not be responding, clean it, there is a little window on it, make sure there is no lint or...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer - Haven't recieved answer yet !, whirlpool gas dryer, warm moist air
whirlpool gas dryer, warm moist air, nylon stocking: Hello John, We ll try this again. It is fine to remove the vent from the wall and put a nylon stocking on the end of it to keep the lint from escaping into the room the dryer is located in. Keep in mind you will be allowing moist air from the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer Heating, rear vent, vent hose
rear vent, vent hose, vent line: Remove the rear vent hose and try running a load again. Let me know if the load drys faster. If it does, clean your vent line all the way from the back of the dryer to the exhaust outside. If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at sales@affordableappliance.com...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer Igniter, whirlpool gas dryer, dryer igniter
whirlpool gas dryer, dryer igniter, ceramic element: Dear Patrick, I would definately change it to the newer flat syle ignitor. The best reason is the older ignitor holding clips often burn and then have bad connections causing premature failure of your new round ignitor. Your part number for...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer - Intermittent heat, kenmore model, lint filter
kenmore model, lint filter, solenoid coil: Your vent goes down from the top and over time that chute that the lint filter goes into fills with lint at the bottom, which restricts the air flow and if there is not enough air flow, the flame will burn up instead of out, kicking off the high limit and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer odor, oil base paint, gas leak detection
oil base paint, gas leak detection, gas dryer: Garry, Since the dryer takes room air to heat, and thus circulates it though the dryer, it is quite possible that the heat is baking the odour into your clothes. I don t really have an answer to this problem however. A gas dryer, if it has problems, should...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer Repair, gas dryer repair, roller bearings
gas dryer repair, roller bearings, door switch: Hello Mike, Sounds like the start winding in the motor is weak. When it does run with a half load, does it complete the cycle? Run this little test and see what happens. Duct tape the dryer door switch closed and then set the timer to a dry...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer runs but doesn't produce heat, volt ohm meter, whirlpool dryer
volt ohm meter, whirlpool dryer, meter check: Selina, usually on a whirlpool the bottom 1/3d of the front will come off giving access to the burner, and the ignitor. There isn t any way to tell if the thermostats, or ignitor are good or bad with out a volt/ohm meter. You can t tell by looking at them....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer Shutting off mid cycle, business card size, temperature output
business card size, temperature output, series numbers: I need to know the maximum temperature output with the unit set to a high heat setting. Also, in order for us to provide you accurate information and supply you with the correct manufactures part numbers , we will need the complete model number, serial number...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer Startup Procedure, pilot light, gas ignition
pilot light, gas ignition, startup procedure: Hello Frank, You have an electric ignitor, so there would be no pilot light, just plug the plug in to a 110 outlet. When you disconnect and reconnect gas, make sure you make good connection, and if there is not a gas shut off handy for the dryer gas...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer Vent, dryer vent kit, hook ups
dryer vent kit, hook ups, electric dryers: Jennifer, I am in Ontario, Canada, and our gas regulations might be different than yours. However, NEITHER an electric or gas dryer can be vented into a garage. Also, in Ontario, the MINIMUM acceptable venting for gas dryers is flexible aluminum (or the equivelant...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer not working, thermal fuse, continuity test
thermal fuse, continuity test, gas dryer: Tom, Unplug the dryer, and remove the back panel. On the blower tunnel, there is a little white plastic thing (called a thermal fuse), with 2 wires coming from it. Remove one wire, and perform a continuity test on the fuse. If it fails, replace the fuse,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Dryer, solenoid coils, vent hose
solenoid coils, vent hose, gas dryer: There are ignitors and solenoid coils and flame sensors that wear out, The thermostats could be a problem. But since it is in a cabin, 1st thing I would check is the vent hose and make sure it has no restrictions and is clear of lint. If that does not...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas doesn't hit pilot fast enough, pilot flame, pilot lights
pilot flame, pilot lights, little holes: ok it appears that the pilot flame is too far from the main burner. when you look at the pilot flame it should be fan shaped with one tail heating the thermocouple and the other just above one of the little holes in the main burner it appears that the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer, gas dryer, appliance parts
gas dryer, appliance parts, home appliance: It s time for a model number. So...are you having a problem with the burner or the whole dryer itself. Who is going to do the work? If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at sales@affordableappliance.com or you can visit our website at http://www.affordableappliance.com...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer / black film on windows, kenmore gas dryer, degree elbows
kenmore gas dryer, degree elbows, electric dryer: Becky, I have never heard of anything like this, other than when something goes through the machine in somebodies pockets. Natural gas is very clean, and shouldn t leave any traces. As for the venting, flexible aluminum is the MINIMUM for a gas dryer, and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer doesn't get hot, secondary coils, thermal fuse
secondary coils, thermal fuse, volt ohm meter: Dear Bill, Sounds like a problem I just repaired last week. The gas valve was pulsing erratically and I replace the coils on the gas valve and all is well again. Sears sells the 694540 booster and holding coil for 24.99 and the secondary coils...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer = no heat, gas dryer no heat, check voltage
gas dryer no heat, check voltage, glow plug: Hearing the click isolates the problem to be within the gas valve assembly itself. Do you have a voltage meter? If so, check voltage at the ignitor right after heating the click.....Let us know what you find. If you need further assistance, feel free to...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer does not heat, lint screens, dryer vent
lint screens, dryer vent, gas valve: Hello Doug, The gas valve assembly is an independent system within your dryer. If I apply 110 volts to the wiring harness, I could actually set it on the table and it would fire up if there was gas connected to it. The first I need to know is...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer heating intermittently, solenoid coils, circulation problem
solenoid coils, circulation problem, vent hose: Wow, did I get a surprise when I looked up your model number. Sears does not break down the burner assembly, they sell the whole burner, ignitor, solenoid coils, sensor all together under part number 279990, cost is very high, $154.95. I am seeing more...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer not heating, thermal fuse, timer switch
thermal fuse, timer switch, burner assembly: Hello Randy, Did you check for power, voltage going to the ignitor? Do you have 110 volts at the burner assembly, that is the most important question at this time. With the answer to that we can take you further. Also, you said you checked the thermal...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer runs but doesn't produce any heat, whirlpool dryer, heating element
whirlpool dryer, heating element, gas dryer: Dear Selina, First of all there is no prying allowed....SMILING. Secondly, unplug the dryer from your electrical supply. On the top of your dryer where your lint screen enters the unit, remove it. In that same area you will see two screws which...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer timer?, maytag gas dryer, vent hose
maytag gas dryer, vent hose, degree elbows: Dear Randy, Real happy to hear you are up and drying real fast....Thanks for the kind words and telling your friends. Take a moment and visit our website at http://www.affordableappliance.com We only help with this forum and do not get paid....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer valve, side terminal, center terminal
side terminal, center terminal, gas dryer: Testing the Coils: If you look closely at the coils, one has three terminals on it and we will test this one first. With the coil out of the dryer and the terminals on top facing you, the first terminal on the left is number one, the middle is two and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer won't re-light, whirlpool dryer, appliance guy
whirlpool dryer, appliance guy, fire tunnel: KK GOT YOUR REPLY LOL IM IN UK AND THINGS PERHAPS R DIFFERENT HERE LOL ID LOOK FORAN ENGINEER THAT SAYS NO CHARGE IF WE DONT FIX IT (NO CALLOUT CHARGE) REGARDING TESTING IM NOT TALKING ABT THE GLOW PLUG IM REFERING TO THE MAIN GAS VALVE SOLENOID...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer won't re-light, whirlpool dryer, appliance guy
whirlpool dryer, appliance guy, fire tunnel: Hi Jason, I m not much of dryer guy, but I ll try and help. I was thinking sensor as I was reading your story but you said that was replaced. Is there a safety limit switch somewhere. It sounds like the dryer is shutting of on a high limit. Start there. Let...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas dryer, little peep, peep hole
little peep, peep hole, gas dryer: I will need the brand name of your dryer as well as the complete model number. Does the dryer tumble? Do you hear any clicking when you first turn it on? Look throug the front access cover or little peep hole and tell me if the ignitor glows red hot? If...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas exhaust pipes into chimney reapir, exhaust pipes, morter
exhaust pipes, morter, heating systems: I assume the pipes are metal and the chimney is brick. Remove the pipes & clean the pipe entrance, wet the brick/old cement and mix some morter. Put a thin layer of morter in the hole, put in a short sleeve of pipe in the fresh cement morter., seal the outside...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Fired Steam Heating System w/ Honeywell Thermocouple 24 Volt Gas Control Valve, gas control valve, steam radiator
gas control valve, steam radiator, pilot flame: If you ever need a job, look me up. I do not believe I have had a question as clear and detailed. It sounds as though the troubleshooting is on the money. My best bet is the valve is going bad. This can be confirmed by seeing if there is control voltage to...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Fired Steam Heating System w/ Honeywell Thermocouple 24 Volt Gas Control Valve, gas control valve, steam radiator
gas control valve, steam radiator, pilot flame: Chris, Assuming that your unit is 100% safety meaning when you light the pilot you have to hold something a knob or reset button for a few seconds as opposed to just sticking a match on the pilot and it lights. If this is the true and the pilot stays on then...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Fired Steam Heating System w/ Honeywell Thermocouple 24 Volt Gas Control Valve, gas control valve, steam radiator
gas control valve, steam radiator, pilot flame: Thanks for the question. I am guessing that the gas valve/regulator is going bad. Having said that, most boiler systems have several safety devices, that could be bad causing the burners not to fire, but since you are able to relit the pilot and the system...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Fireplace, gas fireplace, gas fireplaces
gas fireplace, gas fireplaces, natural draft: I have know way to know what it would cost you to run a gas fireplace. There are too many things to consider..type of gas (nat or propane) where you live, what the rates are in your area, is the gas piped in or bottled, size of fireplace etc... Gas fireplaces...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Fireplace, gas fireplace, gas appliances
gas fireplace, gas appliances, last winter: here in uk gas appliances should only be serviced /repaired by qualified registered personell (corgi) obvious comment but ensure that gas is getting to unit, and any ignition devices are operating correctly failing that seek qualified technical assistance...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Forced air furnace, gas forced air furnace, drain hose
gas forced air furnace, drain hose, plastic pipe: A black area means it was burned. (overheated) Sounds like you should take apart the plastic pipe & drain. Find some round brushes and clean them out. Use vinegar to break down mineral deposits (dip the brushes in it, then clean). There may be something (goop)...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, gas furnace, flex duct
gas furnace, flex duct, duct work: Unless they came up with some thing new, I have never seen plastic duct work (unless it is round). If it is round flex duct, it is acceptable. You can rap the joint with tape (duct tape) That is what it was originally designed for. You usually connect round...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, air registers, gas furnace
air registers, gas furnace, blower wheel: Jon, Flipping the power switch is probably resetting an ignition lockout on the furnace. Lockouts occur for various reasons, but usually because of multiple failures on trying to light the burners. Here are a few things you can check: 1. Make sure that...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, gas furnace, surface ignitor
gas furnace, surface ignitor, wits end: Jesse, Not familiar with the Gama line, but I would check the hot surface ignitor itself, if I understand you, the ignitor is not glowing, a quick visual of the ignitor, look for any crack or white seperation in the black silica of the ignitor. If it is...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, coleman evcon, gas furnace
coleman evcon, gas furnace, allexpert: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, gas furnace, furnace filters
gas furnace, furnace filters, vent pipe: If the furnace is used for cooling, then the filters probably need to be changed more often. A good once over if probably ok for the units. Just look to see if you can see anything abnormal. Considering the units run on gas all normally stays pretty clean....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, duomatic olsen, gas furnace
duomatic olsen, gas furnace, motor shaft: hello first turn off all power and remove cover to unit. if the main blower fan is belt driven make sure belt is tight and undamaged. if the fan is direct on the motor shaft check for any damaged fins or perhaps a loose securing bolt try to move the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, pilot light, gas furnace
pilot light, gas furnace, gas valve: Is the gas valve on the gas line all the way on Bryan ??? How about the knob on the gas valve?? Turned to the ON position?? A common problem. maybe need to expose the wires at the thermostat & jump across the red & white wires to test for heat.Maybe a thermostat...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, thermal pane windows, exterior wall insulation
thermal pane windows, exterior wall insulation, furnace size: Fill a couple of gaps. How are the units laid out. (on top of each other or side by side) Give me the sq. on each floor. Here in Montana it gets bitterly cold. Our record is -40 for 40 days & nights. If I remember right, your area gets down to 0 for a bit...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, flue pipe, gas furnace
flue pipe, gas furnace, vent fan: Jason, I think your probably talking about the furnace s flue pipe that carries the gas fumes to the outside. If it is a gravity type exhaust flue or vent pipe and it vents up and out the roof then the horizontal portion of this pipe should have a slope...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, gas furnace, afue
gas furnace, afue, ventilation: It sounds like you have a 90+ AFUE furnace that vents in PVC. This pipe drains condensate back to the furnace. All it needs is 1/8th of an inch drop, per inch, to work. This is a very slight slope. If it does not drain the pipe will fill full of water and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, lennox gas furnace, exhaust vent
lennox gas furnace, exhaust vent, pilot valve: You were wise to turn it off. It may be the gas pressure is set too high, but it also could be that instead of the pilot valve opening, the main gas valve is opening on start up. I have seen one other unit wired this way from the factory and when it started...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, flame sensor, gas furnace
flame sensor, gas furnace, pilot light: Cary, It doesn t sound right to me? I don t know what your gas valve is, Make and model number, I m not sure what your calling a control module, make and model. I don t know what is or isn t working on your furnace? You said you lit the pilot, dose your...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, gas furnace, blower motor
gas furnace, blower motor, sharing your expertise: Herb, You can replace everything on your furnace with the exception of the heat exchanger, I doubt if you could ever find one. If the heat exchanger were to go bad on your particular furnace you would need to total it. Your furnace could last another thirty...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, payne gas furnace, david fuller
payne gas furnace, david fuller, cover face: I would have to read the I & O for that model to be sure. BUT !!!! I think that is wrong. The flame is hot & wants to rise. This placement asks it to go against that & travel down. I have read 3 other brands & they all prohibit that (up) placement. Go to...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, weather king, gas furnace
weather king, gas furnace, bad brain: Have there been any storms in yur area lately? The furnaces have a control Brain box that goes bad. Lightning takes them out. Anyway, the default setting for a bad brain is to run the fan. This is supposed to get the homeowners attention. Time to get the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace/Air Conditioner, furnace size, wall furnaces
furnace size, wall furnaces, gas furnace: Beverly, Williams makes commercial and residential products - their residential web page is here: http://web2.williamscomfortprod.com/residential/ Sometimes we find units that are very obviously from a particular manufacturer - yet they have a different...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Burners with oxidation, cash flow problem, gas furnace
cash flow problem, gas furnace, tank type: brainard@in-tch.com . ..... Why don t you take a tank type vaccum & brush & clean the furnace yourself. That is the bulk of a service call (cleaning). Cost ZERO. I suspect no repair needs to be made. A little rust in metal is normal. Rusted holes are not....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Is Gas Furnace blowing hot?, high efficiency furnaces, gas hog
high efficiency furnaces, gas hog, gas furnace: This is one of the new high efficiency furnaces and that is a proper temp. range. The older gas hog furnaces blew air at 130 degrees (nice & hot). BUT they wasted a lot of gas. Gas = equals = MONEY. Todays furnaces, use half the gas of older furnaces and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace fan stays on too long, furnace fan, gas furnace
furnace fan, gas furnace, pilot control: Jeff, There is a fan switch mounted on the furnace in the control compartment, It could be activated by temperature or it could be time delay. There are several different makes and models of fan switches and I have no Idea what s on your Mom-in-law s furnace....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Heater will not stay on, furnace heater, gas furnace
furnace heater, gas furnace, power switch: Chelle, It s hard to diagnose a furnace proublem over the Internet without knowing exactly what it is doing. You need to take the front cover off of the control compartment and observe exactly what is happening. you may also have a LED flashing a signal...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Issue, thermostat temperature, gas furnace
thermostat temperature, gas furnace, heat requirements: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace MV doesn't energize, pilot flame, gas furnace
pilot flame, gas furnace, pilot lights: It s very difficult to troubleshoot without being there with a wiring diagram and a meter. The gas valve (Main Valve Coil) is normally in series with limit and other safety controls such as the diaphragm switch. Sometimes the vacuum tube between the induced...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Overheat, gas furnace, heat fan
gas furnace, heat fan, duct work: Mike, The only way to reset a circuit board is to turn the thermostat down all the way for a few seconds and then turn it back up to where it calls for heat. When the red light flashes it tells you what the problem is. depending on how many times it flashes,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Problem, goodman gas furnace, draft inducer motor
goodman gas furnace, draft inducer motor, gas valve: In order for you to determine what is wrong, you need to check the coil on the gas valve. Use a meter to see if the valve is getting voltage to it. If not voltage, then maybe the control board. If you have voltage, the it could be the gas valve coil, or...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Problem, hairline crack, emery cloth
hairline crack, emery cloth, gas furnace: Joshua, Replacing the thermostat would not likely help here. You are having a problem with flame sensing. This code means that the flame sensing has failed 3 times and then it locks. Cycling off the power resets the ignition and it will try 3 more times...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace pilot won't light, natural gas furnace, diagnostic light
natural gas furnace, diagnostic light, comfortmaker: Occasionally it seems the circuit boards get confused. Have you turned the power off and waited a few minutes and turned it back on? This resets all controls and it may work. If this does not correct it, either the ignitor module is defective, or a safety...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: +Gas Furnace pre ignition fan, furnace blower, vent fan
furnace blower, vent fan, gas furnace: Raymond, Probably your vent fan. When your furnace calls for heat the vent fan starts first and runs a few seconds before the burner lights, the fan continues to run as long as the burner is on and depending on make model it may run a few seconds after the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace (Rheem Criterion II), gas furnace, high limit
gas furnace, high limit, couple days: Sounds like the sersor rod is dirty & keeping it from firing properly or The high limit is kicking it out. 1st, check the filter, is it clean or dirty. If you want to mess with it get back to me. Otherwise, call a shop for a repair. Use the follow up option...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Shut Down - Heating Mode, gas furnace, condensate lines
gas furnace, condensate lines, water drain: the condensate should run down the pipe as the level of condensate water rises in the collector trap the condensate line should run on a slight incline down to the waste so it can drain naturally. there may be a detector switch that tells the furnace...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Shuts Off If cover is on, gas furnace, combustion air
gas furnace, combustion air, heat sensor: Stewart, The proublem Proubly has to do with combustion air getting to the burners. With a 92% furnace the combustion air is usually pulled in through a pipe from outside and the vent is vented to the outside horizontally there is a pressure switch that...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace Vent, vent pipe, gas furnace
vent pipe, gas furnace, eave: Larry, You can , depending on local codes, run the vent out the side wall, if it is gravity , you will need a 1/4 of rise per foot and bring the cap above the eave end of the roof line. Hope this helps any other questions please let me know. ...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace working intermittantly, flame sensor, emery cloth
flame sensor, emery cloth, gas furnace: Nicole, I would try to clean the flame sensor first, use steel wool or fine emery cloth, remove the flame sensor and clean the rod being careful not to break the porcelain base, reinstall and try the furnace, if that doesn t work let me know and we can...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Furnace, forced air gas furnace, silent hope
forced air gas furnace, silent hope, laundry room: Yes, electric is the easiest & cheapest to install. You could install a gas heater (zone/room/area). If the gas is available. They go on an outside wall and really heat an addition. Cost $1,200 to $1,600 by Rinnai Try this web site. They work good here...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas fired, 2 zone Forced Hot Water Heat, with Air over Exchange Fins, hot water heat, hot water system
hot water heat, hot water system, expansion cylinder: the water you hear is probably mixed with air or elyctrolyticaly produced gas the ticking is possibly just pipe movement/expansion ther should be a point in the system that can be used to insert liquid by a pressurised pump container (similar to the type...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas fired boiler making noises, immersion heater, allexpert
immersion heater, allexpert, home appliances: Hello Paul, Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas fired home boiler, flue damper, circulation pump
flue damper, circulation pump, printed circuit board: Joe, If you have a pump time delay, the delay would be off, I would check that. Some boilers will let you pick , auto pump or continuous pump, simply a toggle on the side of the boiler. Make sure you are waiting long enough for the delay to open before...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas fireplace shuts after a few minutes, heat n glo gas fireplace, pilot flame
heat n glo gas fireplace, pilot flame, heat n glo: I think you are on the right track. With that much difference in pressure it would affect the pilot. I would still prefer a heating and a/c contractor to check it out. They are familiar with all types of gas burners and more experienced than a fire place mechanic....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas fireplace thermostat problem, allexpert, gas fireplace
allexpert, gas fireplace, home appliances: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace, poor insulation, gas furnace
poor insulation, gas furnace, winter temp: I think the furnace is bearly big enough (based on 1200 sq. foot main floor)(not counting the basement or attic). The house cools off quickly so it kicks on again. The best thing you can do is to improve the insulation. Go for an R-20 in the A-frame walls/ceiling....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace, energy conservation services, gas furnace
energy conservation services, gas furnace, heat demand: I leave my blower on 24/7, 12 months a year. Just to move the air constantly. Does not hurt a thing. When the furnace only cuts of for 1-2 min the furnace is undersized. It is bearly able to keep up with the heat demand. That can be caused by poor insulating....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace, furnace control, gas furnace
furnace control, gas furnace, faulty circuit: You need to read the voltage between R & W at the circuit board on the furnace to test if the thermostat is really calling for heat. No volts, stat is good. There is a power switch behind the lower door & it may not be making because of a loose door or a...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace, honeywell thermostat, furnace work
honeywell thermostat, furnace work, gas furnace: Chengwei, All the thermostat stuff in your question is too confusing for me? A thermostat is just a switch that turns your furnace on and off like an electric light switch turns the light on and off. If you take the wires off of the R and W connections...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace, pilot flame, floor furnace
pilot flame, floor furnace, gas furnace: I should have looked up the brand. I have never heard of them. You need to check the pilot flame for proper adjustment and the gas for the proper pressure. I located the directions on the manufacture s website... http://www.cozyheaters.com/pdfs/products/floor_furnace.pdf...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace crack, gas furnace, hooplehead
gas furnace, hooplehead, flash tube: I ll go look at the picture. The big BANG! is delayed ignition. Watch the burners when they first start. The flame should jump from one to the next. Etc... When a burner does not light, it is because the flash tube is dirty or mis-aligned. Use a small wire...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace cycles, gas furnace, blower fan
gas furnace, blower fan, gmail: It sounds like the temp controller that turns on the fan based on the fire box is not working correctly, causing the fan not to work properly. The stat either needs to be adjusted or replaced. You could also have some other issues, but that is where I would...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace cycles, emery cloth, flame sensor
emery cloth, flame sensor, gas furnace: Brad, Easy to tell, the larger spade should be neutral, follow this on your pigtail, should be hooked to the white wire in the junction box of the furnace.. Yes I understood, I guess I could have asked if this problem coincided with, but with the control...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace,electronic ignition, new years eve, gas furnace
new years eve, gas furnace, solonoid: I read this & wanted to pass, but I will try to help. Start from the begining. Cut the juice to the furnace. Turn the t-stat ALL the way up. Now turn on the juice. Tell me what happens, each step, each sound. I will be on line for about 10 more min. or I...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace flame jets turning off before house is heated., flame sensor, gas furnace
flame sensor, gas furnace, vent fan: Hi Erik, How old is your furnace and what make is it? Was the heat exchanger cracked? It sounds like the furnace is going out on high limit. It reaches to hot of temperature and trips the limit switch. The switch could be faulty or your gas pressure is too...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace heating problem, temperature thermostat, air furnace
temperature thermostat, air furnace, gas furnace: i take it from your answer that you are perhaps not mechanical minded and perhaps it would be better to get engineer even an auto engineer would have ideas as to problem. the air temperature stat is mounted in the main blower area within the furnace casing...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace - Limit Cycling, gas furnace, element length
gas furnace, element length, limit switches: Mat, A filter shouldn t suck against the furnace, I don t know what your filter setup is but it should be in some sort of filter frame some place along the line ether inside or outside the furnace it self. If a filter is too small or dirty the furnace might...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace problem, gas furnace, flame sensor
gas furnace, flame sensor, comfortmaker: the furnaces have a internal cut off. if the furnace tries to start three times in a row and fails it will shut down. when you reset the power it rests this safty cut out. you need to watch the furnace start up several times in a row and see what stage of...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace problem., gas furnace, heat cycle
gas furnace, heat cycle, proper temperature: That means that there is a small metal box on the firewall by the burners. It should have some wires running to it. In the middle of the box there is a dial. As heat builds up this dial turns. When the dial turns enough, the fan will come on. Watch this dial...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace problems, gas furnace problems, back draught
gas furnace problems, back draught, furnace engineering: hello Tony because i am actually a UK engineer i do not know the particular furnace you rare referring to but i will answer your questions as per normal furnace engineering problems. the stick you refer to is a safety device that utilizes pilot heat to...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace question, natural gas furnace, loose connections
natural gas furnace, loose connections, gas valve: carefully remove main cover (keeping hands clear of all motors belts etc and check that main fan motor belt is ok with power off make sure motor spins then check panel for any loose connections remove and refit plugs in case something has corroded and...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace quit, propane furnace, flame sensor
propane furnace, flame sensor, little pilot: I would start with the the flame sensor and the ignitor. If you have a spark ignitor that ignites the flame then I would replace that item first. also the flame sensor should be replaced. If none of that works then I would go with the gas valve. A more...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace quit, propane furnace, tiny spiders
propane furnace, tiny spiders, little pilot: Art, Sounds like a blocked pilot orifice, you need to disconnect the 1/4 pilot tubing and the orifice and clean them. The pilot orifice is tiny and you need to hold it up to bright light to even see the opening, tiny spiders build nests in the orifice when...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace quit, propane furnace, pilot flame
propane furnace, pilot flame, flame detector: That would have given the same symptom of a defective thermocouple. The brass type stem that the flame actually burns against is the thermocouple. With a pilot flame, the heat creates a very low voltage signal back to the valve letting it know there is a pilot...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace turns off automatically, electronic thermostat, pilot jet
electronic thermostat, pilot jet, gas furnace: try switching the thermost to manual to see if the problem is with the controll or the burner make sure the thermostat is secure in its base as poor contacts sometimes cause problems if the pilot keeps going out and it should be self maintained then try...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace valve Solenoid Humming, solenoid coil, johnstone supply
solenoid coil, johnstone supply, gas furnace: Paul, I am not sure if you got the part number correct. It appears to me that there is an extra 5 in there. If the number you gave is correct, I can t find anything on it and would not be able to give you an opinion. If it is a V8254A then it is a very...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace vent moisture, double wall pipe, vent pipe
double wall pipe, vent pipe, wall furnace: Bob, I don t know what brand of vent pipe you have. If the water/moisture is caused from condensation rather then a water leak somewhere around your roof penetration it s because of the vent running through a cold unheated area and the vent is not installed...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace won't stop running, burning smell, high efficiency furnace, furnace blower
high efficiency furnace, furnace blower, gas furnace: Linda, There could be several things that are keeping your furnace from shutting off but I would suspect the thermostat is the problem. The thermostat is just a switch that turns the gas valve off, you can disconnect the wire that goes to the R post on...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnace, flame burns, emery cloth
flame burns, emery cloth, wire element: Jim, There should be an electric Schematic on the inside of your blower compartment door. There is a flame sensor mounted in one of the burner ports so that the burner flame burns on it, It s a wire element that heats when the flame comes on and generates...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas furnance, honeywell thermostat, furnace work
honeywell thermostat, furnace work, gas furnace: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Heat and Electric Air, seer air conditioner, oil furnace
seer air conditioner, oil furnace, sticker shock: Anthony, I can t help you on prices, I ve been out of the main stream to long. They don t even list prices any more on HVAC equipment because it changes constantly. When I find out how much someone paid for an installation I get sticker shock. Your not...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Heater/AC Unit, pilot light, click sound
pilot light, click sound, ac unit: Does the spark light a pilot light or light the main burners?? Later models have a glowing ignitor that lights the burners, not a spark. There is no pilot. If you have a pilot, I imagine the pilot orifice is plugged & needs cleaning. Now I would reverse the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Heater humming noise, furnace, fuse
furnace, fuse, crystal ball: My crystal ball is not that clear. BG Anyway, go up to the unit. On the front door panel there is a 1 round clear plastic hole. Look in the furnace for a red light. How many blinks does it do?? When the furnace is normal this red light is on steady...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Heater, air thermostat, gas valve
air thermostat, gas valve, reset switch: i think your problem lies within the twin air thermostat unit in the furnace air outlet area (the unit you set to on instead of automatic) this normaly has 2 stats in one box and is a common cause of furnace failure here in uk it is designed to make furnace...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Hot Water Tank Stand, hot water tank, gas hot water tank
hot water tank, gas hot water tank, gas hot water: Use brick & morter, concrete, welded steel, treated wood, etc........ Anything solid & lasting. I just take some angle iron & weld it together. Do you know someone that welds? I have seen concrete used. Get some bags at the lumber yard & mix & pour. (after...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas heat, oil valve, pilot light
oil valve, pilot light, gmail: Unfortunately your question is too vague for me to help. There could be many possible reasons for the unit not starting. Check all the breakers to the furnace. Turn them on and off to make sure they are on. Check to make sure the gas/oil valve is fully...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas heat air ducts., fly screens, furnace heat
fly screens, furnace heat, small bugs: remember heat rises naturaly so upper floors will be warmer without fans running. als vents nearest furnace/heat exchanger will be hotter than more distant vents so shut down the near vents by half and force the air further round the system. as to bugs/vermin...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas heat?, glow coil, gas flame
glow coil, gas flame, motor shaft: Keith, First you need to determine what the cause is, could be the motor itself, the fan switch, the fan relay, a loose connection? there are considerable different types of fan switches and relays to many to mention. Furnace makes and model numbers don...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas heater ignition, gas forced air furnace, happy new year
gas forced air furnace, happy new year, innovator: jin, I don t know what your gas heater is? If your talking about a gas forced air furnace that stops working prematurely I would have to know exactly what the cycle is from the time the thermostat calls for heat to the place where it shuts off and exactly...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas heater, furnace, thermostat
furnace, thermostat, cold air: Tod, I don t know your furnace, I don t have reference books, literature? There are several things that can make a furnace act like yours dose, If I had a description like % efficiency, age approximate, basement, closet, attic, LED light yes or no....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas heating vice heat pump, service mechanic, residential equipment
service mechanic, residential equipment, personal preference: Al, I prefer the Carrier residential equipment, I have worked for a company that sells and installs both. The Carrier residential equipment, especially the 90% efficient and higher, has superior components and is a better built piece of equipment. Keep...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Leak, gas fitters, gas fitter
gas fitters, gas fitter, tire pump: Unhook the meter from the house. Put a cap on the line with an air attachment. (like a car tire stem with a gauge) Available at a plumbing wholeseller. Unhook each gas appliance (just before it goes into the appliance), cap the line. Then with a tire pump,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas logs, thermocouple type, flame sensor
thermocouple type, flame sensor, gas fireplaces: Larry, Gas fireplaces are fairly simple devices. Most just have a thermocouple (or thermopile) and a gas valve. Since I don t know what kind you have, this information is just general. If you have a thermocouple type, your pilot runs okay, and will stay...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas to Oil furnace, oil furnace, gas furnace
oil furnace, gas furnace, crazy question: i personaly believe that oil is more economical than gas for fuel. as for conversion it is possible to get a complete oil burner with all controls one one late (i can give you details if you are interested) it just needs an oil /electrical supply to operate....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Oven Fluctuating Temperature, pyrex dish, modern maid
pyrex dish, modern maid, gas oven: You could just need a good cleaning in the burner section or the thermostat may be failing or if it is an electronic ignition, the ignitor could be failing. I really need your model number to know what we are working with, there are so many different systems...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Oven Pilot?, gas oven pilot, gas ovens
gas oven pilot, gas ovens, appliance parts: Hello Feryal, I am not sure of the system you have since you did not provide very much information but does your unit have electronic spark ignition on the top burners? If so, the bottom system should also....You need to find out if a spark...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas oven odor, oven cavity, gas appliances
oven cavity, gas appliances, range model: Hello Jean, When you have a gas smell there are several causes, the ignitor can be starting to fail, the valve can be failing, a line could be leaking. This is not the type of appliance you should be working on yourself unless you have experience with...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas oven problem, business card size, magic chef
business card size, magic chef, pilot light: Hello Sterling, Basically what I want you to do is turn the oven on and then using your amp meter, read the current draw on the bake ignitor and reply to this forum with the information. Before doing that...while the oven is still cold, measure...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas oven, pilot light, oven knob
pilot light, oven knob, gas oven: Hello Derek, I would blow out the pilot assembly adn then using a wire brush and clean the area real good. Once done, blow out the area and then relight the pilot. Tell me if it lights now? If not, I will need the make and model number to...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas ovens won't come on, gas ovens, pilot lights
gas ovens, pilot lights, pilot light: Hello Wayne, You might gain access to the burner area and then using a small wire brush and some forced air, clean the area where the pilot lights and heats up the thermocouple. This is mostly the problem with the older units. If you need...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Pac will light once then cut off and with 2 more attempts it does not relight, flame burns, pilot valve
flame burns, pilot valve, gas valve: The most likely culprit is the thermocouple. If you look at the gas valve, there will be a tube running to the pilot device. There are two tubes, one carries the gas, the other is usually very small and all copper. The copper one ends at the pilot in a stem...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Pack Blower Reverses from Ait to Heat, blower wheel, pack blower
blower wheel, pack blower, correct direction: I call a blower motor the one that supplies air to the house. Is this the one you changed?? Also, is this unit a heat pump?? What you told me is confusing if the motor you changed IS a blower motor. This motor runs in one direction only & the blower wheel...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas/Propane furnance, rough rule, square footage
rough rule, square footage, btu: You would need to know the square footage of your home in order to figure out the number of Tons you would need to Cool/Heat your home. A rough rule is @10,000 BTU per 500 Square Feet. However, if you are asking me how to calculate how many square feet...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas pack question, allexpert, home appliances
allexpert, home appliances, hvac service: Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel free to submit another...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas powered portable air conditioner?, air coolers, portable air conditioner
air coolers, portable air conditioner, portable air conditioners: there was at one time a co that manufactured gas powered referigeration utilising ammonia as a coolant (i belive these are obsolete and illegal now) as to aircon there were air coolers that utilised the same principle together with a thermocouple ring ...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range, pilot lights, pilot light
pilot lights, pilot light, gas range: Hello Madalyn, It sounds like it worked fine for a while and now it is just becoming a problem, if that is the case, the burners and the pilot tubes probably need to be professionally cleaned. If this problem was in existence since this range was installed,...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range, magic chef gas range, continuity tests
magic chef gas range, continuity tests, thermal fuse: Thomas, Some models DO have a fuse, and some do NOT. The wiring diagram will have a fuse in the circuit if there is one. Fuses are usually located behind the drawer. I would also like you to check to see if there is a thermal fuse that is still good (usually...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range, control knobs, osing
control knobs, osing, first hope: George, YES, UNLPUG THE RANGE! And yes, the spark module controls all the sparking. It is usually located behind a panel inside the drawer area, or on the rear of the unit. Switch them wire for wire (provding that the part is the original G.E. part, or it...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range, range model, time joe
range model, time joe, gas range: Hello Again Joe, I am sorry, we are not much into just part changing, it can get costly. Before I made a purchase, do you have a multi meter, so you can check to see if power is going to the spark module, there could be a burned wire involved, or a...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range ignitors don't spark, sears kenmore, defective component
sears kenmore, defective component, range model: I would be looking at the spark module since both ignitors quite at the same time. Your part number is WB20X107 and your cost is 46.95 in new or 23.50 in good quality used. SHipping would be 5.95. Should you choose to order, follow this link: http://www.affordableappliance.com/orderforms.htm...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range Making Loud Pop and Blowing Fuses, loud pop, man operation
loud pop, man operation, ge profile: What is the world coming to, I felt confident that he got caught making mistakes and made things right on his last visit, anyone in their right mind would do the very best job they could under the prior circumstances. Unfortunately, I shall conclude with...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range Repair, oven cavity, electrical meter
oven cavity, electrical meter, degress: After looking at your unit, there are one of two causes, either the ignitor or the sensor. Both can be tested with an electrical meter, the ignitor must pull between 3.2 and 3.6 amps when calling for heat. The sensor which is the little probe that sticks...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Range, timer clock, clock timer
timer clock, clock timer, chris answer: Good Morning Chris, I seroiusly doubt that what we have suggested for you to do will be an absolute fix for your unit. Hopefully it will correct the problem you are having with the F-5 code. Basically by shutting off the power and checking...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas range, gas ranges, number id
gas ranges, number id, gas range: Hello JV, I need the model number and mfg# that usually begins with a P from your model number ID tag right on the range. Sometimes you just need to clean up the little ignitors, do you hear a click on the three that will not light up automatically?...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas range oven yellow flame, yellow flame, laredo tx
yellow flame, laredo tx, yellow tip: The orifice for the oven is on the valve, it would be turned clockwise all the way and then opened slightly to adjust by turning it counter clock wise. Your regulator may have a flip lever on it that needs to be flipped, but if your upper burners are in...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas range, pilot flame, orfice
pilot flame, orfice, gas appliances: Tom, usually the pilot get blocked right at the orfice. That would be the very small hole where the pilot flame is. Get a scrap piece of stranded wire. peel off some of the insulation, and try and stick a strand of wire into the orfice. If you still don t...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Stove, pilot tube, pilot light
pilot tube, pilot light, funeral parlours: incorrect combustion on a gas stove is nearly always dangerous and should be attended to asap especially in a bedroom dead people cannot fix anything later..... as to your pilot light i would think the pilot head is blocked and needs cleaning i think you...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Stove Igniter, kenmore gas stove, stove igniter
kenmore gas stove, stove igniter, bare wire: Hello Victor, I do not think we are on the same thoughts. You are at the ignitors and I am talking about the ignitor switch on each of the burner valves. There will be four of them, one on each burner valve. You will have to remove the control...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Stove Question, gas stove, switchs
gas stove, switchs: Gail, eash burner valve has a ignitor switch. Probably on of the switchs has broken, and causeing the ignitors to spark. Each switch has two wires to it. You will probably have to remove the the cover that is in front of the valves, and remove a wire till...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Stove, switch one, gas stove
switch one, gas stove, campion: Dear Gail, One of your burner ignitor switches is shorted. Remove one wire from each switch one at a time to determine which one is bad. If you need further assistance...Part Numbers or the part itself. we do have these switches in stock. We...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas stove, gas stove top, model number
gas stove top, model number, pot: Hello John, You did not supply a make or model number which is requested when asking a question so I cannot be specific or even see what you are working on. However, from what you did supply, it sounds like all the parts are doing what they are supposed...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas stove, flame tube, gas fitter
flame tube, gas fitter, company man: Joe, It sound like there IS a pressure problem, but I have never run across a stove that needs adjusting. It is possible that the installation is faulty (I have seen dead flies restrict gas flow into appliances before). Call a licensed gas fitter - he can...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Valve Follow up, trane furnace, gas valve
trane furnace, gas valve, valve manufacturer: Larry, This is actually a White Rogers valve, underneath the black cover where the electrical connection are is a small printed circuit board, this is usually where the problem is. You can visually look at the board to see how the connections look.Hope...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Valve, trane furnace, radiant sensor
trane furnace, radiant sensor, flame sensor: Larry, Are you sure that you don t have a flame sensor, all the way to the left of the manifold with a single white wire going to it, I cannot think of a Trane furnace that does not come with some type of flame recognition. I would also check the pick...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Vs. Oil Heat, condensing gas boiler, hot water heating
condensing gas boiler, hot water heating, oil boiler: firstly i live in uk so as there is no chance of me doing your job i can give you a totaly unbiased answer lol if you have piped mains gas then it should be the cheapest option. however oil is much cheaper and safer than lpg with oil you get more thermal...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas v. Electric?, hvac water, straightforward answer
hvac water, straightforward answer, clothes dryer: Jerry, It Take s a certain amount of BTU s to heat a home, You can get that amount of BTU s equally as well from gas as you can electric. Where I live Colorado it costs three to four times as much to produce an equally amount of BTU s from electric as...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas vs Heat pump, condensing boiler, backup feed
condensing boiler, backup feed, heat pumps: i am in uk and things may be different in us but i would agree that heat pump is more efficient but i wiould still utilise another form of heat as a back up as heat pumps are not that efficient when you get around 5 deg c. as to gas etc i actually would...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas Wolf Range Constantly Sparking, wolf range, number id
wolf range, number id, switch one: Wolf is considered commercial in our area so we don t really work on them. But typically there are ignition switches behind the control valve knob. They are usually the cause of the continual clicking. You have to remove the wires to each switch, one...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas water heater., gas water heater, instant hot water heater
gas water heater, instant hot water heater, hot water heater: If no gas comes out of the pilot assembly I would be looking at a blocked pilot tube or the gas valve itself is bad. Most often it s best to just put out the money up front for a new one as a service call or simply purchasing a new valve would be 1/2 the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: Gas water, gas water heater, natural gas water
gas water heater, natural gas water, natural gas water heater: Thanks for the question. it sounds like either you have sediment in the tank, which is not allowing the unit to provide a true 40 gallons. Or you have a failing thermostat on the unit.... Most hot water heaters last from 7 - 10 years, so you are getting...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GCS20R-411-100-1P LENNOX Blower Fan during heating, combustion air, blower fan
combustion air, blower fan, switch fan: Terry, I don t have literature for looking up model numbers on all the hundreds of heating units. When your unit is in the fan on mode or the cooling mode the blower fan is turned on by a blower relay switch, when in the heating mode the blower fan is turned...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE 4130 washer noise, slow spin, windings
slow spin, windings, model number: Good Morning Dave, Before I give thoughts, I would like to look at your system, can you get me the whole model number? Why did you replace the transmission? And lastly, you cannot rebuild that motor, you would have to replace it, with a new or used...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE appliance, ge artica, factory warranty
ge artica, factory warranty, warm thanks: Thanks for the Model Number....Unfortunately the unit you have is very sophisticated and requires service technical information. Since most of the unit is still under factory warranty, I am not going to offer more advice. This unit should be checked by a...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Bottom Freezer, freezer section, refrigerator section
freezer section, refrigerator section, damper: I don t ship parts outside the United States. If you opened the damper all the way, things most likely are going to begin freezing in the refrigerator section within a few days. That door opens and closes electronically to maintain a constant temp. It must...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Broiler Element - Thanks in advance, oven cavity, nut driver
oven cavity, nut driver, terminal ends: Hello Cliff, The part number of the element you supplied has screw on terminal ends......meaning when you pulled the old element out, two wires should have been screwed on the ends. A 1/4 inch nut driver should have been needed to remove the...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Broiler Stays on - does not turn off, electronic range control, failure code
electronic range control, failure code, component failure: Hello Clifford, That s exactly what I am figuring....a burnt contact in the closed position on your clock/timer assembly. You would not get any codes because the clock is in the off position. If you would turn the unit on and set the controls...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Cooktop Color Change, ge cooktop, ge profile
ge cooktop, ge profile, grates: Hello Sharon, It certainly looks that way, the cooktop is part number WB61K5036, cost is $159.95 in new, the pans in large are part number WB31K5076, medium are WB31K5077, small are WB31K5078, they run $15.95 each any size. Don t forget about the Burner...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Cooktop: Ignitor continually firing (JGP636BEV3BB), ge cooktop, electrode tip
ge cooktop, electrode tip, issue guidance: I would be looking at the burner valve switches....Something must send power to the electrode....and this would be the individual switches via the spark module. The simple fact you have a spark means the module is good. Take a hard look at the switches.....If...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE a/c residentail, allexpert, home appliances
allexpert, home appliances, hvac service: Hello L, Thank you for your request. Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwasher, ranges and ovens. If you need help with any of these appliances, feel...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher, door latch, soap dispenser
door latch, soap dispenser, bottom corners: Best advice I can offer at this point is you need to see where it is leaking. Open the door and remove the screws to separate the inner door from the outer. Leave the locking assembly with the inner door and then close and lock the inner door to the dishwasher....
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher 780 Potscrubber dial not moving, quick responce, ge potscrubber
quick responce, ge potscrubber, voltage meter: I am guessing on the timer or the cycle extender switch. Do you have a voltage meter and know how to use one? Can you take the door apart and check for voltage? Timer is part number WD21X778 and switch is part number WD21X774. We can help you with either...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher GSC461---Having trouble Reassembling, business card size, series numbers
business card size, series numbers, switch mechanism: Hello Adina, The model number you have submitted to us is incomplete or not correct for your unit. In order for us to provide you accurate information and supply you with the correct manufactures part numbers , we will need the complete model...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher Model #GSD3210, soap scum, diswasher
soap scum, diswasher, water valve: Check the float on the inside of the dishwasher in the left or right hand front corners.....make sure this is not built up with soap scum....If in the up position, it will not fill.....next check the water valve to be sure it is operable. Good Luck, Eri...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher makes grinding noise, drain pump, filter screen
drain pump, filter screen, appliance parts: Hello Laurie, The sump is located under the rather large course filter screen you see on the floor when you open up the dishwasher. You will need to gain access to the cover to the sump...normally held in by two rather large screws. Is it making...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher model# GSD6200J01WW, water inlet valve, little sand
water inlet valve, little sand, appliance parts: Remove the water line hos to the dishwasher from you home. Next, remove the water inlet valve. Now take a look inside the valve and see if there is a screen still in there. I can see a little sand coming through if it s in your water supply but there will...
Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC: GE Dishwasher model# GSD6200J01WW, no screws, silver screen
no screws, silver screen, ge dishwasher: Deborah, I can only suggest that you try to pry the thing up, by releasing any clips that you find. Make sure that all the other things are out of the way. I have nt run across your particular model, so I can help more. I m curious as to where all this sand...