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Paha Sapa

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37. Hear is some more generic troubleshooting. Seems informative.

Reply to Orrex (Reply #35)

Thu Feb 3, 2022, 10:48 PM

Feb 2022

Just putting this out there.

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Anyone knowledgeable about gas furnaces? [View all] Orrex Feb 2022 OP

Can't wait to hear the problem! rgbecker Feb 2022 #1

Forced air Orrex Feb 2022 #3

Get a video of it failing CloudWatcher Feb 2022 #15

Something kind of similar with my Goodman furnace snacker Feb 2022 #44

Symptoms? Thunderbeast Feb 2022 #2

The fix seems to be that I need to keep an HVAC tech on site at all times Orrex Feb 2022 #4

Just spent 4 weeks working on my Goodman - ask me anything... Fix The Stupid Feb 2022 #5

I have two CO detectors in the basement and two upstairs I'm positively paranoid about that. Orrex Feb 2022 #7

Well... since you asked! I don't really have a problem vanlassie Feb 2022 #31

Ok.. I was typing that bit up there when you replied... Fix The Stupid Feb 2022 #6

LOL. That's the other thing. Thanks for asking. Orrex Feb 2022 #8

Mine did that too.. then the tech said I needed a new motherboard... Fix The Stupid Feb 2022 #9

Good tip on the filter, but it's likewise brand new Orrex Feb 2022 #11

If it has a drum fan, check to make sure the blades aren't clogged with gunk. tikka Feb 2022 #26

Vent pipe clear? I had a bird nest in mine. Your heat exchanger Emile Feb 2022 #10

Good thought on the vent pipe, but I think we're ok Orrex Feb 2022 #12

I had a cap on mine too. How a bird got in there was Emile Feb 2022 #16

That sounds like one determined bird! Orrex Feb 2022 #18

how's the flue damper? mopinko Feb 2022 #13

One guy checked the gas valve, which is how we learned of the bad gas line to the house Orrex Feb 2022 #14

I'm thinking main gas valve is sticky. rgbecker Feb 2022 #17

It was actually low gas pressure to the house, due to an ancient and cracked pipe in the yard Orrex Feb 2022 #20

What actually hums for awhile? Kaleva Feb 2022 #19

I can offer a little more detail after further observation Orrex Feb 2022 #21

does your furnace have a fan like in the pic I posted? Kaleva Feb 2022 #23

Yes, very similar Orrex Feb 2022 #27

the 1st number is the model Kaleva Feb 2022 #30

Thanks--much appreciated! Orrex Feb 2022 #33

One other thing that vexes me: Orrex Feb 2022 #22

I don't think your main blower is the problem Kaleva Feb 2022 #24

My two cents. Paha Sapa Feb 2022 #25

I can try that Orrex Feb 2022 #28

A faulty flame senor wouldn't prevent a furnace from attempting to fire. Kaleva Feb 2022 #32

Usually induction motors start to make noise when they start to go out tikka Feb 2022 #29

Worth a look. Bantamfancier Feb 2022 #34

I was looking at that earlier, in fact Orrex Feb 2022 #35

Pressure switch issue? Paha Sapa Feb 2022 #36

Hear is some more generic troubleshooting. Seems informative. Paha Sapa Feb 2022 #37

According to this, your furnace stores diagnostic codes Kaleva Feb 2022 #38

Thank you for that--I have a furnace guy here now Orrex Feb 2022 #39

Don't hesitate to ask him questions Kaleva Feb 2022 #40

He was, in fact, very cool about the whole thing Orrex Feb 2022 #41

That guy sounds like a keeper Kaleva Feb 2022 #42

This was definitely a learning experience, both in the basement and on DU! Orrex Feb 2022 #43