[Sam]

Hello,

My gas furnace turns on if I reset the power to it and brings the
temperature up to set point. However, it seems that the next time the
thermostat sends the signal, the furnace doesn't start until I cycle
its power switch.

Please advise.

Thank you,

Sam

[RBM]

That's the furnace's way of telling you that it has a problem. You need to
call someone who can diagnose and repair the problem



"Sam" wrote in message
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Hello,

My gas furnace turns on if I reset the power to it and brings the
temperature up to set point. However, it seems that the next time the
thermostat sends the signal, the furnace doesn't start until I cycle
its power switch.

Please advise.

Thank you,

Sam

[HVACTECH2]

On 14 Jan 2007 06:18:17 -0800, "Sam" wrote:

Hello,

My gas furnace turns on if I reset the power to it and brings the
temperature up to set point. However, it seems that the next time the
thermostat sends the signal, the furnace doesn't start until I cycle
its power switch.


There is no way to troubleshoot a furnace remotely But it sounds as
though it is locking out on a flame safety. You should have it checked
before it locks out permanently.

[Dean]

I agree,have it checked or replaced..You can ask here too for advice or
confirmation..
http://www.hvacmechanic.com/forums/forums.htm


HVACTECH2 wrote:
On 14 Jan 2007 06:18:17 -0800, "Sam" wrote:

Hello,

My gas furnace turns on if I reset the power to it and brings the
temperature up to set point. However, it seems that the next time the
thermostat sends the signal, the furnace doesn't start until I cycle
its power switch.


There is no way to troubleshoot a furnace remotely But it sounds as
though it is locking out on a flame safety. You should have it checked
before it locks out permanently.

[[email protected]]

On 14 Jan 2007 06:18:17 -0800, "Sam" wrote:

Hello,

My gas furnace turns on if I reset the power to it and brings the
temperature up to set point. However, it seems that the next time the
thermostat sends the signal, the furnace doesn't start until I cycle
its power switch.

Please advise.

Thank you,

Sam

What senses the presence of the flame?
Heat sensor- adjust, clean or replace....
Light sensor - clean or replace

[Tony Hwang]

wrote:
On 14 Jan 2007 06:18:17 -0800, "Sam" wrote:


Hello,

My gas furnace turns on if I reset the power to it and brings the
temperature up to set point. However, it seems that the next time the
thermostat sends the signal, the furnace doesn't start until I cycle
its power switch.

Please advise.

Thank you,

Sam


What senses the presence of the flame?
Heat sensor- adjust, clean or replace....
Light sensor - clean or replace
Hi,
OP did not mention what model furnace. Flame is sensed by flame sensor
after ignition. It'll try 3 times and will lock up. After certain lapse
of time it'll reset itself or can be manually reset.
Most common problem with sensor is slight rust build up on the surface.
Rub it with emery cloth or such and it'll work again.
First thing, pull the error code looking at blinking LED light on the
logic control board counting long and short blinks before it is reset.