Why does the gas furnace short cycle

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • When the gas furnace short cycles, and it does not bring the structure up to temperature, I give several reasons why and how to fix them.
    This video is part of the gas furnace series of training videos made to accompany my website: www.grayfurnaceman.com to pass on what I have learned in many years of service and repair. If you have suggestions or comments they are welcome.
    If you are a homeowner looking to repair your own appliance, understand that the voltages and fuels used can be lethal and can cause a fire or explosion. Know your limits.

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  • @corinamorrison1981
    @corinamorrison1981 9 лет назад +27

    Perfect. I had this problem for about 4 months and when the wife finally spazzed out about it and threatened to call a service co, I looked at this video and realized very quickly it was a dirty flame sensor. At the same time I removed and gently cleaned the ignitor rod. Put it all back together and it fired right up. 10 minutes of effort saved me a bunch of money and put me back in good graces with the wife. AWESOME!!!

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  9 лет назад +1

      Corina Morrison A happy wife makes a happy man.
      GFM

    • @David-zv2em
      @David-zv2em 6 лет назад +2

      lucky you. my wife is on my case and doing the same threat now, and that is why I am watching this video.

    • @antoniekplowright3532
      @antoniekplowright3532 6 лет назад

      Corina Morrisoml 0

    • @egadgetguy
      @egadgetguy 6 лет назад +4

      They say
      "if mamma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!"

    • @marcusjones742
      @marcusjones742 6 лет назад

      Corina Morrison

  • @TheNightcorelover420
    @TheNightcorelover420 6 лет назад +2

    YOur a life saver wake up at 3am to a freezing house and spent 2 hours trying to get the heat on and nothing worked than as i gave up i watched this video and said fuck it and tryed it out cleaned the stick and boom works 100% now and im all warmed up thanks again man LIFE SAVER you are

  • @jamesgatto3375
    @jamesgatto3375 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks so much for the advice! I was having a 2-3min short cycle. I found the trap off the inducer motor totally plugged up. I cleaned it out and blew out all the vacuum lines and I was back to normal!

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  5 лет назад

      Glad you got it going.
      GFM

    • @RC-Heli835
      @RC-Heli835 8 месяцев назад

      What did you use to blow the lines out?

  • @davidcalhouniii6012
    @davidcalhouniii6012 8 лет назад +2

    I'd been experiencing issues with my furnace short cycling since we purchased our house in Dec. Found your video, took the suggested steps and have not had a problem since.... Thank you so much for your expertise. Excellent video!

  • @lr4165
    @lr4165 9 лет назад +3

    Dirty flame sensor, exactly as you described. A few rubs with steel wool and the heat's back on (It's 18 degrees outside). Saved me a service call and a day off work. THANKS!!!!!!!!

  • @pinto4598
    @pinto4598 9 лет назад +1

    This video helped me immensely when I thought my furnace had a short cycle problem. I did the basics like change my air filter and thermostat batteries, still short cycling. After watching this video, I decided to open the front panel of my furnace to check what was happening. I then realized that the furnace operation must have jostled loose the screws that keep the safety switch pushed in with the panel. After this, i was so relieved to not have to call for maintenance! Thank you very much!!

  • @geowen57
    @geowen57 8 лет назад +11

    You rock dude. 10 pm. Short cycling furnace. I cleaned the flame rod first, just like you suggested.
    I'll have a 'Clean n check' done this week just to be sure.

  • @wedidyoucan
    @wedidyoucan 8 лет назад +1

    Cold night in Oklahoma tonight, 1am and we were freezing in our home 57degrees and getting colder. Figured out furnace was not staying lot longer than few seconds, googled it and found this video.
    Thanks to you we are not cold in our home any longer. Cleaned the flame rod and no more short cycle. Thank you so much for the video, you rock!

  • @deviousdos1
    @deviousdos1 10 лет назад +7

    Great tip! I took out the flame sensor rod cleaned it with a brillo pad and now it's working beautifully! Thanks for posting this video!

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    • @raidentrace8070
      @raidentrace8070 3 года назад

      @Clark Zavier Glad I could help xD

  • @duaneadams7068
    @duaneadams7068 8 лет назад

    Great advice! I woke up this morning to 9 degree weather outside and 55 degrees in the house. My furnace was igniting, staying on for less than a minute then turning off. The video gave me clear instructions and in less than an hour I'd identified a clogged drain, unstopped it and got my furnace back in service. Thanks

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  8 лет назад

      +Duane Adams Its nice to have heat.
      GFM

    • @thebetterlemonjello
      @thebetterlemonjello 8 лет назад

      +grayfurnaceman Hey man. I just left this girl's house who was having this problem, and I literally watched this video on my phone crouched behind her furnace, cleaned that rod with a dryer sheet, and it worked! She jumped up and down she was so excited, and I pretended like it was no big deal. Then we had sex, and it was great. I can't say for sure your video is the reason I got laid, but it sure as hell didn't hurt! Thanks, bro.

  • @JavedKhan-rn7jt
    @JavedKhan-rn7jt 7 лет назад +16

    I just saved $ 250 , because of this post. Thanks

  • @aidanmerrick3560
    @aidanmerrick3560 10 лет назад

    You nailed it. We have small children, came home late one -13 degree night to find house 60 degrees. Thanks to your video we now have heat. We had snow drifts over both the intake and exhaust. Thank you so much for the advice.

  • @galenblack8321
    @galenblack8321 7 лет назад +6

    Thanks for the excellent video. it allowed me to get my furnace running normal again.

  • @MarkStoner
    @MarkStoner 6 лет назад +2

    Just wanted to send a note of thanks. My furnace stopped working this afternoon and my wife and I (and our three young daughters) came home to a cold house two nights before Xmas. We were thinking we would have to call in an emergency technician and shell out some major cash. Instead, armed with a little bit of knowledge and your video, I was easily able to fix the issue myself. Thank you SO MUCh for the video. You’ve saved my family from a cold Christmas.

  • @nelsonarenillo8883
    @nelsonarenillo8883 10 лет назад +3

    hey dude! this is very informative for a novice like me... now am beginning to understand how the furnace works.... thanks

  • @dat2776
    @dat2776 4 года назад

    Your video just saved me money I didn't have! I replaced the inducer blower motor 3 years ago. I didn't think it would have a little water trapped in it. Thank you so much

  • @guzman9011
    @guzman9011 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks so much! I tried cleaning the sensors to no avail like every other video says. But when you mentioned the air filter I check it, and it was filthy! The thing was choking for air.

    • @patti5444
      @patti5444 4 года назад

      That’s obvious

  • @mcsegeek1
    @mcsegeek1 10 лет назад

    This video is a GEM. I spent several days troubleshooting my system, which was throwing a code for the pressure switch being stuck open. I replaced the pressure switch and the system worked for a day then the same problem recurred. The system board was telling me it was the pressure switch but it turned out to be nothing more than a dirty flame sensor rod. Steel wool, Done. Thanks for outstanding info.

  • @orangesilverado01
    @orangesilverado01 7 лет назад +8

    One question I have my thermostat set to 72 degrees in winter. Every 5 minutes it turns on and off its that normal? I have a old digital Honeywell AM PM thermostat.

  • @ChadTompkins
    @ChadTompkins 4 года назад

    My gas furnace was short cycling. I found your video, pulled out the flame rod and cleaned it gently with steel wool and it's working like a champ now. I will have it professionally cleaned later this week, but I won't have to pay emergency pricing. Again, thanks for the helpful video!

  • @Joe_Costanzo
    @Joe_Costanzo 8 лет назад +5

    I really like your videos..they are very informative! I have a 95% efficiency propane furnace. Recently it started short cycling on me. First thing I tried was cleaning the flame sensor. No Luck. I finally noticed through the window that only 3 of the 5 burners were lighting, causing the short cycle, not even making it to the flame rod. If I take the top cover of the furnace off before it shuts down, the last two burners fire. I ended up calling an HVAC tech who cleaned the burners and spreaders or wings. Still the same thing. It still short cycles. The intake and chimney are clear as well. Any ideas? I appreciate any input you can offer!

    • @lhsiao475
      @lhsiao475 6 лет назад

      Is there any whitle sound while the heater is on?

    • @tactup23
      @tactup23 6 лет назад +2

      The orifice on the unlit burner(s) is probably plugged with a spider nest.unscrew the orifice and look inside the fitting as well as the black pipe and clean it.

  • @danielhearn2960
    @danielhearn2960 4 года назад

    Thanks. I watched this video because my furnace wasn't working on a cold Sunday morning. Saved me a lot of money, all I had to do was clean the flame rod like you suggested. I really appreciate the self-confidence boost this gave me as well.

  • @Jokreher
    @Jokreher 6 лет назад +4

    8 years of HVAC service. The best thing I used for cleaning flame sensors was a dollar bill.

    • @corneliusarnold2900
      @corneliusarnold2900 5 лет назад

      Jon Kreher Brian 90% furnace runs for 30 minutes sets off three blinking lights

  • @HousBinPhartiin
    @HousBinPhartiin 7 лет назад +1

    Great video, thanks! My Goodman GPG13 GasPack decided to start short-cycling on me in the middle of a snow storm today. After watching your video, I cleaned my flame sensor and so far the unit is working fine. Total repair time from start to finish was about 10 minutes. You're awesome!

  • @chrisetheredge6265
    @chrisetheredge6265 8 лет назад +9

    Knowledge is POWER! Thanks man!

  • @richardrehak5381
    @richardrehak5381 7 лет назад

    Gray, You rock! Like Javed below, you saved me a repair on my furnace. I had been through the level 1 diagnostics and was still having short cycling. My furnace would run, light and about the time the air handler turned on, the furnace flames would cut out, the air handler would run until the manifold cooled, and the ignition process would start again, that process would repeat... Your tip about the pressure switch and the vacuum lines keyed me in to look into that. I noticed a little moisture in that line, but when I pulled the larger, 1/2" diameter vacuum line that ran into the base cabinet, i found it to be wet and nearly plugged with fines rust sludge. I cleaned that out and the unit runs great. Thank YOU sir, I appreciate it. May your good deeds come back to your and your family many times!

  • @josergarcia6887
    @josergarcia6887 9 лет назад +3

    Thanks for your tutorial video I fixed the problem thank you again

  • @MachineOfStrings63
    @MachineOfStrings63 9 лет назад

    Awesome ! My furnace kept short cycling and it is supposed to be 10 degrees this evening but Thanks to your video I cleaned the flame sensor and the furnace is running ! Thank You So Much you saved me at least $80 to $100 and helped me keep my family warm !

  • @jerryjaystone9444
    @jerryjaystone9444 9 лет назад +9

    great vid! you are a good teacher. thank you

  • @nakulpatel2284
    @nakulpatel2284 3 года назад

    I tried cleaning the flame sensor rod multiple times with no luck, but one of the drain pipes for clogged. I removed the pipe clean/flushed it with hot water and reinstalled it. Furnace working normal again! thank you so much for informative visual.

  • @AaronLow1
    @AaronLow1 10 лет назад +3

    When I fixed my furnace ( I'm 15 btw) I figured that the problem had to do with the ignition controller. There was cracked solder on the coil probably from rapid hearing and cooling.

    • @gregakinson2800
      @gregakinson2800 4 года назад

      You need to do better at your "rapid hearing" dude! LOL!

  • @SFLENN
    @SFLENN 11 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for this topic! Our Coleman Evcon furnace has been giving us problems for a couple of years. I watched your video a couple of times and then cleaned the flame rod with some 400 wet or dry sandpaper. It stayed lit for about 5 minutes then went out with a "limit switch open" code. Then it ignited again and is still working! I especially appreciate what you said about the pressure switch not always being the culprit. Your photography is great.

  • @uncommoncents992
    @uncommoncents992 8 лет назад +4

    Mine wont even get to a short cycle. It just whines up to start pre glow rod, then shuts right off in 1 second and just repeats that.... What could that be? Im not an HVAC guy, I am a carpenter.... but it sounds like the induce draft motor is starting up.... and then it just shuts down with nothing else coming on... Is this a pressure switch issue? It works spotty.... sometimes it works, sometimes I have to shut down the system for a few hours for it to work properly again.

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  8 лет назад +1

      If the ignitor glows then immediately goes off, first I would suspect a pressure problem. Water in press switch line, vent blockage, dirty inducer blower wheel are some of the first ones to look at. Another possibility is a thermostat problem. If you jump out the thermostat, and it starts working normally, the thermostat is the problem.
      GFM

    • @uncommoncents992
      @uncommoncents992 8 лет назад

      Ignigtor never starts. It shuts off almost instantly and stays on that loop. Just the inducer starts and then in 1 sec shuts off, then starts and shuts off. When it does actually start. I can hear it click from inducer to glow and glow to gas, etc... when its not working it never "clicks" to start next step. Its basically stuck in a step 1 loop Themostat and unit were replaced same time. Both about 5 years old. Thank you for your help so far. I havent found anything that is the cause, most info is on short cycling, mine never even gets to that.

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  8 лет назад +1

      Give me a manufacturer and model #.
      GFM

    • @uncommoncents992
      @uncommoncents992 8 лет назад

      grayfurnaceman Goodman. gmh80703anac. Thank you very much!!!

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  8 лет назад

      You could try something that may help determine the problem. jumper out the pressure switch after the inducer starts and before it shuts down. May take a little doing here to get it done. Let me know how you do.
      GFM

  • @Bettinasisrg
    @Bettinasisrg 2 года назад

    My old Sears Fifteen (maybe 50 years old) finally gave up the ghost. Short cycling and wish I knew this! I love older things that were built to last. It's true, they just don't make em like they used to. Thanks for the info!

  • @jefflebowski918
    @jefflebowski918 10 лет назад +4

    The first thing you should check is the thermostat, if you have a digital thermostat then change the batteries. If you have an old mechanical thermostat then get a new digital thermostat. If that doesn't fix the problem then call a professional, untrained persons should not mess with gas/propane furnaces.

  • @peterdekoster7506
    @peterdekoster7506 11 лет назад

    Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. I had a short cycle condition and watched your video. The flame rod was coated with a white chalky film. I cleaned the stainless steel flame rod and the short cycle problem was solved. The furnace is back up and working fine. The furnace is a GMPN060-3.

  • @andrewbrower5890
    @andrewbrower5890 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you! My furnace was short cycling just like the video was when the the flame rod was disconnected. I took it out, wiped it clean with a paper towel and a little bit of cleaner, popped it back in and the furnace works like a charm! Saved me a few hundred bucks from calling in a pro!

  • @josephroche9311
    @josephroche9311 5 лет назад

    This was extremely useful. Furnace was short cycling in -15 F temps. House was freezing. This video saved us. THANK YOU!

  • @wichitajj6475
    @wichitajj6475 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much for the video! My furnace began short cycling last night and it got down to 28 degrees here in Wichita (with a three month old I was very concered). After cleaning the flame rod our Goodman is working 100%

  • @leslieprellwitz2306
    @leslieprellwitz2306 5 лет назад

    Just what I needed! Sensed that the furnace wasn't heating the way it used to; and on a cold night, winter storm, wind howling outside and temp dropping.... Found this video, symptoms matched - a few minutes, cleaning the ignitor rod and putting it back in - Bingo! Thank You!!

  • @Rayram555
    @Rayram555 5 лет назад

    You are helping people stay warm this season. Thank you.

  • @patrickdunne7547
    @patrickdunne7547 7 лет назад +1

    The fact this video was made over 4 years ago and you're still in here helping people all the time is incredible. You also solved my issue so thanks for that! Do you have some sort of donation page?

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  7 лет назад

      Thanks for the support. There is a funding button on my channel. I just love to do they so I am not quitting.
      GFM

  • @tracyhoeg1610
    @tracyhoeg1610 9 лет назад

    HOLY SMOKES!! Great video. Fixed our on going problem that we have been suffering with for months! Finally, at the end of the winter, I decided to "Google" our issue. The furnace now works like a Champ!! Thank you very much for your video assistance.

  • @melodicman3032
    @melodicman3032 5 лет назад

    I'm retired HVACR and it's nice to sit through one of your vids just to stay fresh on my skills.

  • @VERB65
    @VERB65 11 лет назад

    Had this exact problem for a few days. Watched the video,and went to work. It was the flame rod!!! Cleaned it up,and the unit is good as new. Thanks for posting your videos. In this time of money being short for me right now,this was cool to do it my self. Thanks again for what you did for my family. Last night it was 48 degrees where I'm at. We are warm now.... hugs to you sir

  • @2083urmo
    @2083urmo 9 лет назад +2

    You dear sir is a life saver , It is -40 with the wind chill in Waterloo Ontario . This morning I came home from work and inside of the house was freezing cold , There was ICE building up on the windows inside the house . I check the intake and exhaust for the furnace and clare it at the outside of the house . I flick the furnace switch on and off and the furnace came on , I set the thermostat as high as I can then went to bed,I wore two pears of sox,3 pairs of jogging pants,a toke , a pair of welders mitts and a sweeter with 4 long sleeve T shirts , Covered up with two comforter in bed. When I woke up at 3:30 pm to pick my wife up from work and the house was freezing cold , The hinges on the front door Ice was starting to buildup on them. Tomorrow is family day in Canada and that means all stores , Businesses and heating and plumbing are close . I decided to head to Walmart and buy 2 electric heaters , Since I have 3 little kids and I am taking care of my mother and mother in law , They are both seniors (70s ) . My wife reminded me that I will have to use the Visa . I then decided to type in the furnace symptoms on You Tube and I clicked on your Video. In your video I saw the same symptoms as mine and you pointed to the flame rod . I then went into the garage and grab my socket set which was frozen and began removing the covers, Drip plate and finally found the flame rod, I took it out clean it and once I re connect it and re install everything . I turn on the furnace and it stay on and start to warm the house, We thank you a million .
    Thanks,

    • @grayfurnaceman
      @grayfurnaceman  9 лет назад

      Is good to be warm.
      GFM

    • @erikcable1755
      @erikcable1755 9 лет назад

      vishnu tewari great story....jesus sounds cold up there....just now I am freezing here in northern california...had to wrap my legs in a beach towel this morning to stay warm...with the heater turned off(to save money)it is 64 degrees in here!

    • @beau-weekendbeau-weekend6929
      @beau-weekendbeau-weekend6929 5 лет назад

      @@erikcable1755 i had same problem exactly it was my vent outside blocked check your inlet and exhaust outside

  • @SkyWill15
    @SkyWill15 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much! You gave me a new option to consider in stopping my short cycling furnace, and it saved me a ton of money! You have made a positive difference in this world sir!

  • @sgurocks
    @sgurocks 7 лет назад

    This just saved me a lot of money. Everyone said I should replace the furnace bcs it was too old but apparently it was just the flame rod!! Thank you!!

  • @mrsHood100
    @mrsHood100 11 лет назад

    thank you so much my husband is always on the road so im left to handle these issues which when having little kids you cant go without heat in the onset of cold weather it seems to be the starter im always so scared that im going to break things and make them worse then they are and as you know furnaces arent cheap to have fixed so i always research before going at the issue blind with no knowlegde so thank you again for this its helped

  • @KB-tec01
    @KB-tec01 5 лет назад

    I remembered watching this video awhile back and low and behold my furnace started short cycling today! Took a little sand paper the flame rod and Hey ---It works!! Thanks You!!

  • @dml7953
    @dml7953 4 года назад

    You are DA MAN -- just saved me a call out for a simple fix - tried the flame sensor rod and made no difference so on to step two and the pressure sensor tube was full of water .. drained that and heat again :):) Around here it takes a couple of days to get someone to do a house call so would have been cold for a few days as well as the cost. BIG THANK YOU !!!!!

  • @sooperacorn2336
    @sooperacorn2336 11 лет назад +1

    Just wanted to say thanks! I was able to get my furnace working again and your video saved me both money, and time spent shivering in my freezing house!

  • @danniebrown2124
    @danniebrown2124 2 года назад

    Truly Love this Info, Thanks Very Very Much!!!!! It was my flame rod, Clean it and Every thing is working Fine. Thought I would need to call a repair man. Your Instruction save me money,. Again Thank You Very Very Much!!!!!!

  • @corran22
    @corran22 9 лет назад

    Just want to say I really appreciate you posting this video. I was noticing the same 4-8 second cycle with the burners lighting and then shutting off. The system cycled just like you described. I pulled out the flame detection rod and it was indeed scored up-and-down. After cleaning it with light sandpaper and replacing it my furnace is now on with the burners lit and running for longer than it has in a while. Thank you!

  • @kelvinystube
    @kelvinystube 10 лет назад +2

    I don't know how much money I saved with this video, but your advice is priceless. Thanks.

  • @Jordendog
    @Jordendog 10 лет назад

    YOU THE MAN! My furnace fit your description to a tee. Used a little steel wool on the dirty rod and was back in business. Thank you.

  • @JosephGodzzilla
    @JosephGodzzilla 5 лет назад +1

    So that's why my furnace was doing that. Thank you very much!
    125 thumbs down? Some unhappy repair people missing out on an easy boat payment?

  • @jeffsiwicki1803
    @jeffsiwicki1803 9 лет назад

    Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. It took less than five minutes, was an easy fix and took care of a problem I'd been having intermittently for a while now. Thanks again.

  • @steve2483
    @steve2483 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this video. Sandpaper to the flame rod worked for me. My warm little kids appreciate your advice. you saved me a pile of money. subscribed!

  • @ewilli777
    @ewilli777 6 лет назад

    I know very little about furnaces and this video worked like a charm. Thank you

  • @rosssilvis886
    @rosssilvis886 10 лет назад

    Thanks for posting this video, it was extremely helpful! It is currently -3 here in Erie, PA and our furnace wouldn't work. Through your video I was able to figure out the trap below the condenser was plugged and not draining. We'll be warm tonight thanks for your video! Thanks again!

  • @colorado4521
    @colorado4521 6 лет назад

    Thank you so very much!!! My girlfriend and I had our furnace doing this exact thing and we cleaned the heat rod and thermocouple and it works like a gem!!! You are awesome!!!! God bless you!

  • @whisperpandy
    @whisperpandy 8 лет назад

    You're great !!! My furnace was doing exactly what you demonstrated. I pulled the flame sensor, polished it off with Scotch Brite, reinstalled it, and, BINGO, working just fine !!! Thanks a lot, you just saved me a $159.95 service call, and who knows what they may have tried to sell me. !!! I appreciate it very much, again, thanks a lot.

  • @grayfurnaceman
    @grayfurnaceman  11 лет назад +1

    It could be the inducer fan that's running. If it does not see the proper pressure in a fixed time period, it shuts down. Any possible snow or ice on the vent?
    GFM

  • @brianw2678
    @brianw2678 Год назад

    Thank you! This is what mine is doing. I'll pull it out, clean than check it for continuity.

  • @rellmonger7935
    @rellmonger7935 5 лет назад

    Thanks, my furnace is cycling but working & here in St. Louis, MO we getting the coldest winter since 2014. So I'm not going to touch since it's working but after Thursday we will be above 45 degrees. I will clean that flame rod. I cleaned the flame sensor Jan 3, my HVAC son changed the igniter & it was fine until a few days ago

  • @ipraisejesus
    @ipraisejesus 11 лет назад

    thank you so much! If it wasn't for you taking the time to put this video up, my family would have been in the cold. We greatly appreciate you.

  • @jerrymcewen9902
    @jerrymcewen9902 9 лет назад

    Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with furnace problems, very helpful

  • @ironhorse1224
    @ironhorse1224 7 лет назад

    this video just saved me some $$$ and very cold days here in the northeast/Adirondack Mountains..i spent 2 days checking connections/cleaning intake vents/filter/changed pressure switch for my furnace that was doing this short cycle..the error code told me it was pressure switch but, i did what one of videos said not to do-(swap out pressure switch at the beginning of trouble shooting)..I DID NOT WATCH YOUR VIDEO ON SHORT CYCLING FURNACE 2 DAYS AGO WHEN PROBLEM STARTED..it was a dirty/corroded flame sensor that was the culprit, cleaned it with emory cloth and reinstalled the flame sensor and also reinstalled the original pressure switch and the furnace stopped short cycling and works fine now..i was heating with 2 propane mr heaters & fans for 2 days with 18*f temperatures outside, it was very brisk in here..i called a tech to come and because of the season here the tech was 5 days back logged and scheduled me for tuesday, today is saturday and life is better when i am not in my living room watching the game with winter coats/gloves and hats/scarfs on lol...thank you very much from the Adirondack Mountains..

  • @tyanite1
    @tyanite1 4 года назад

    Best video I have seen on this problem. Thanks very much for the help.

  • @jacobgraves3898
    @jacobgraves3898 7 лет назад

    SWEEEEEEET SHIT!!!!!!!!!!! woke to a freezing cold house this morning and a furnace not running. changed air filter and then watched your video.Cleaned the fire censor and it's been working sence. thank you for saving me $100.00 on getting a repairman out here to do 10 minutes of work I just did.

  • @voodoo2269
    @voodoo2269 10 лет назад

    You are truly a life saver. My furnace kept short cycling on me. After your vid and a quick clean of my flame sensor rod all was well.

  • @kens9124
    @kens9124 4 года назад

    Thank you your video. I cleaned the sensor and 15 minutes later I have heat again. Very much appreciated

  • @curtwuollet2912
    @curtwuollet2912 2 года назад

    I'm not in the trade, but I do industrial automation, so modern furnaces are easily understood. It's a good thing you are doing because there are sharks in the water who would happily sell you a furnace rather than fix the smallest problem. Even if the home owner doesn't want to go outside their expertise, having an idea what's wrong could save them big bucks.

  • @jNels2009
    @jNels2009 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the info. Furnace is running normal again. Glad mine didn't happen durring the heart of our Minnesota winter.

  • @clinthightowerclinthightow4950
    @clinthightowerclinthightow4950 5 лет назад

    Excellent video, very informative and easy to follow. Thank you for a great overview, I'm gonna start with the rod as you suggested and see if she stops short cycling. Thank you!

  • @grayfurnaceman
    @grayfurnaceman  11 лет назад

    No. I would say flame rod but you have cleaned it. This could be a venting problem with the pressure switch shutting off on first light up but with the warm exhaust gasses establishing proper vent pressure on 2d try. Glad you found the leak.
    GFM

  • @pattieb301
    @pattieb301 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you! my house is warming up, gotta stay warm in Cleveland's spring snow storm!

  • @irfanspace
    @irfanspace 9 лет назад +2

    i cleaned the sensor with sanding paper , so far so good , thanks for help , u did a great job , posted video on RUclips u got blessing because my furnace got this problem at night and we got season snow at the moment and i was thinking if this not get fixed we will be in trouble , once again thanks for sharing

  • @RamShooter
    @RamShooter 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the video. When I went to remove my flame sensor to clean it (it wasn't very dirty) I discovered the retaining screw had come loose and it wasn't all the way up into the flame. I cleaned it anyway and secured it tightly and the problem was solved.

  • @jeffsmith0327
    @jeffsmith0327 10 лет назад +2

    Fixed my problem, Dirty flame sensor. Thank you so much!!!!! Saved my hundreds on a repair man

  • @kandy73249
    @kandy73249 10 лет назад

    Thank you. I did some looking and I figured it out. And my furnace fired right up the first time! Been working all day. I appreciate your video!

  • @fecklar1905
    @fecklar1905 10 лет назад

    I wanted to say thank you for the information. My furnace was turning on and running the first time and then when it cycles it would short cycle a not turn on again for several hours and then turned on once. I cleaned the flame sensor and it resolved the issue. Thank You for the great video.

  • @valenciax2376
    @valenciax2376 11 лет назад

    Thank you for this video, this video was helpful in my husband and I getting our furnace to work after we cleaned the flame censor. Needless to say this saved us time, money and a cold night in our home since the furnace stopped so late at night.

  • @grayfurnaceman
    @grayfurnaceman  11 лет назад +1

    As a rule, the furnace should run about 5 to 7 minutes. This obviously depends on outside temp, furnace size, insulation amounts, etc. Hope this helps.
    GFM

  • @snafujag100
    @snafujag100 7 лет назад

    Great video! Turns out it was the anticipator on my Carrier thermostat.I set the pointer to match the amperage on the new gas valve I installed. Furnace now functions great.

  • @stf2400
    @stf2400 8 лет назад +1

    I have a green scrubber pad, the type safe for non stick cookware. Been using it for years and my furnace never gives me any trouble. Forgot to do it this year, and sure enough it short cycled. Cleaned the flame rod and it's working perfectly again. If it's safe for nonstick pans, it should be ok on the rod.

  • @nicks1175
    @nicks1175 7 лет назад

    Excellent!! Cleaned the ignitor and works like a charm. Thank you Gray!!

    • @nicks1175
      @nicks1175 7 лет назад

      Sorry. Flame sensor.

  • @egadgetguy
    @egadgetguy 6 лет назад

    Thanks for the info. while checking my system, I found an insulation panel had fallen on top of the fan. That was causing the problem and I had very low air flow, so definitely check physically before paying someone to look!

  • @scaryj1
    @scaryj1 8 лет назад

    Great Video! Diagnosed the issue and the fix saved me a service call. I have heat in the house again!

  • @karenjennings2063
    @karenjennings2063 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much for your post. You was very clear and thoroughly explained the exact problem that we had and I can tell that you are a true expert in this . Now we have an ideal what is wrong.

  • @mikehealey5070
    @mikehealey5070 6 лет назад

    Thanks for the great tip about the flame sensor rod. This was the problem in my case, and it is now solved!

  • @tydo34
    @tydo34 10 лет назад

    Your video seriously save me hundreds of dollars. Thank you so much. I was making my lunch for work when i noticed the short cycle or what i was calling "WTF?" I almost had to call in to work and lose that money because temps are below zero here and i would not leave the family with this problem. I jumped on the internet and found this video. I am now a furnace expert. Not really but wow. I took the flame rod out and cleaned it and put it in and BAM!!!!!! It works. I would have lost pay and had to call in a service man on a sunday evening to have it cleaned. Thank you for sharing the trade secrets that have been costing families a fortune for years. Lord Bless and have a very Merry Christmas.

  • @mr.dancer6267
    @mr.dancer6267 6 лет назад

    I thank God for you and this video you really got me out of a tough Jam I was frustrated until I ran across your video thanks a million may God 🙏bless 🙏 you and your family 👍

  • @grayfurnaceman
    @grayfurnaceman  11 лет назад

    That one uses the Honeywell Smart Valve. I would check if the 24 volt power going to the valve is continuous. If there is a break in voltage to the valve, I would look at the pressure switch or the limit switch. Jumper out each switch in turn. The limit switch would have to be replaced if the unit runs normally with it jumpered. If the pressure switch is the problem look to see if the venting is clear or the rubber tube is clear. Hope this helps. Let me know.
    GFM

  • @wmbishop22
    @wmbishop22 3 года назад

    Thank you! A little compressed air and passes with a little sand paper, back to working for the moment!

  • @mimib1515
    @mimib1515 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you....this is just what I needed to fine. Very clear instructions. I sanded the flame rod and now my furnace is heating my house up again!!

  • @dbaz2037
    @dbaz2037 9 лет назад

    Thanks furnaceman! Cleaned the flame sensor and it's back to normal. 5 minute repair. Piece of Cake.

  • @qnnissan
    @qnnissan 11 лет назад

    Thank you for the video. Your explanation and visual demonstration was very helpful. I cleaned my flame sensor and it solved the issue.

  • @tedmaloney2092
    @tedmaloney2092 9 лет назад

    Thanks for the help. You saved me an expensive service call. Loose connector on the flame signal.