Brent Bolin wrote:
On Dec 10, 11:10 am, Joe wrote:
On Dec 10, 10:48 am, Brent Bolin wrote:



American Standard Freedom 80 single stage.
Just had the company out this morning to do maintenance on my furnace
(cleaning and checking). I have a contract with this company.
The tech informed me the ignitor is ohming out high. Current at 26
should be between 17-20
Should this be replaced? Really don't want the furnace to be out in
the middle of February.
If it should is it something a DIY can do. The contract company will
do it, but charge $205.00 just for parts (that's with a discount).
This part appears to be kinda like a glow plug. I could see it glow
when he was showing me. Couldn't really tell where the part was
actually located. Is it a plug and play part?
Your input would be appreciated.
Poor connections on the typical service company supplied ohmmeter can
give a high reading. If it glows bright and works right now, use the
time to acquire a spare. The changeout isn't all that difficult as you
will find in this NG archives. Repairclinic.com (maybe, haven't
checked) and other online sources will have civilized prices. Good luck

Civilized.... I think I'd call it rape. Anyway thanks all, will take
your advice and purchase myself. Will probably pull the skins off so
I can see where the igniter actually is.

Thanks

btb


The exact design depends on the furnace, but it will be right next to
the gas nozzles. If you pull the cover off and start up the furnace,
you'll see the igniter glow bright orange for a few seconds before the
gas clicks on and the flame ignites. Normally held in by a single screw.
While you're replacing it, take a few minutes to clean off the flame
sensor if it uses the wire probe ionization type, those tend to soot up
from time to time and result in shutdown.