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Furnace Repair in Eden Prairie, MN: Troubleshooting a Busted Igniter

Furnace Repair in Eden Prairie, MN: Troubleshooting a Busted Igniter

In place of pilot lights, new gas furnace models now have electronic igniters that light the gas and initiate the heating process. A busted igniter can keep you from heating your home as needed and should be fixed right away, as SFGate.com contributing writer Laurie Reeves points out.

 

Furnaces can be pushed to their limit during the cold season in Minnesota. While springtime might see the chill ebb out somehow, you need the furnace ready to spark up at a moment’s notice. That is where Eden Prairie, MN furnace repair experts like AQS Comfort can intervene and set your furnace back on track.

 

Electronic Fuzz-Out?

Just like any other electronic part or device, igniters are prone to wear and tear and break down with age. A power surge could burn out the igniter, especially at a specific voltage range. Worse, igniter failure may be caused by the furnace’s high-temperature limit switch triggering early shutdowns, a situation often brought on by a clogged air filter.

Sounding Alarms

Minnetonka, MN furnace repair companies like AQS Comfort take pride in offering round-the-clock emergency service operations, giving you the opportunity to have your furnace repaired any time the igniter develops a problem.

A little DIY troubleshooting may resolve igniter issues, though be sure to perform only basic measures that do not require professional expertise. In the case of voltage issues, always remember to turn the circuit breaker connections off before you check inside the furnace. Get the voltage reading with a voltmeter upon reactivating the circuit and running the thermostat and furnace. If you get a blank readout, then an igniter replacement may be in order.

You may also try resetting the igniter. Before you do so, shut down the furnace circuit breaker completely. You may then remove the burner door, after which you may move the switch to the “off” position. Wait five minutes then turn it back on. Turn the circuit on, as well, and check if the heating system is now working. You may try this for a few more times if your first attempt proves unsuccessful. If the unit fails to start after several attempts, you should call in a professional technician right away.

Never leave your igniter’s condition to chance. When you have competent furnace repair technicians on the case, the system can be back “on the firing line” in short order. Make that all-important call now.

(Source: How to Know Your HVAC Igniter Has Gone Bad, SFGate.com)

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