Heater is not working!!- RV Furnace Repair-RVSWAT
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Its getting cold and the furnace is not working!!
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Even though you’re not a professional repair person, I learned more about the heater from this video than any others I watched. Thank you for being throughout.😎
The High limit switch and the sail switch is the proof circuit and both have to work for the circuit board to tell the burner to work. Great video.
Even though you bought an unneeded part, it was still cheaper and a great learning experience by doing it yourself!
That was one of the best RV furnace videos I have watched. BRAVO!!
I'm a fulltime RV'er. I am currently in the woods and the temp just dropped below 60. We have no shore power here and the generator quit. I got a wife, and 2 kids under 4. And no heat.
Until I watched this video. Our problems were different. But I'm would never have looked under the stove to check the back of the furnace. I had wires melted And cob webs everywhere. I simply removed all cob webs. Pulled off the connector adjusted a loose wire and bingo I got great. Thank you. And yes I did this at 1 am.
There's a term for a man like you. They call them "heros" Thumbs up!
You did a good job! And one thing I might add. Hi-limits, some are resettable, yours was not. As a furnace repair man, I have found in most cases, you have fixed a symptom not a cause. Check the filter, air return and registers to be clean and open. Inadequate air flow is why the hi-limit is tripping. But yes, they can just go bad.
Thank you so mucha for your comment you educated us as well!!!!!
An rv technician said 90% of furnace failures are either sail switch or high temp limit switch. Great video very informative!
Enjoyed your video and I really appreciate you admitting and showing your mistake. That my friend was worth the price of admission!!
older thread but 5 star rating thank you
THANKS. GREAT JOB. YOU'RE THE BEST. BETTER THAN MOST OF THE PROFESSIONALS ON RUclips.
I see that this video is three years old but it is the best description of RV furnace trouble shooting that I have come across. Well done.
Thank you for sharing your experiance. I'm headed back out the door to figure out whats going on at the sail and limit switch. I am also a big fan of Dinosaur Electronics and do have one on my water heater.
Okay it's fixed! I used your information and in about 2 minutes I confirmed I did not have a complete circuit through through the limit switch. After much pain and frustration we managed to remove the furnace. When I removed the rear cover to expose the limit switch I found 1 wire disconnected. I tested the switch and connected to wire. I confirmed continuity then reinstalled and test fired the furnace. It appears to be the result of sloppy workmanship at the Suburban assembly plant. We recently moved the rig home from our summer camping location and I assume a bump in the road somewhere was enough to knock this wire off. No way could it have ever been properly installed. I've just been lucky it was working up to this point. I still don't have a Dinosaur control board but we are warm. Thanks again for your video. I owe you dinner my friend! Jeff Schramm
Nice educational video. My problem was just a loose blade connector on the limit switch. But I wouldn’t have figured that out without your video. Thanks.
Very professional you otta be in movies😊
I didn't know what the problem was. You definitely taught me something new. Thanks
Wow..glad you guys checked it out! Have a good one! Blessings!
Best RV furnace troubleshooting video I’ve seen! Thank you so much!
Great detailed video! You did a good job trouble shooting and explaining. I had no idea what to look for. Now I after watching you, i feel like I can tackle this no problem!
THANKS
GREAT JOB AND REALLY ENJOYING YOUR PRESENTATION!
Great video! I loved the fact that you bought the extra un-needed part, which was a great learning opportunity. Thanks for making this video. I am off to work on my 1998 Motorhome heater.
Thank you!! Finally a thorough explanation of operation.
Crazy, I just pulled mine out for cleaning yesterday. I have to pull mine out from inside and they did not give me enough wire to get it out. That's an upgrade for a later time. Oops, at least you have upgraded the board in the heater. Heat, at last! Awesome troubleshooting. You explained this very well, I learned alot. Thanks for showing us all the procedures.
Thanks for this, I was able to understand how my system works, and I was able to fix my unit!
That’s great!! Glad we could help!
I had no idea what the problem was that’s why I’m watching your video but thanks to your good work I now have a place to start on mine so thank you much
You seem like a man with many friends. So chill and amiable, bright and easygoing. Loved following you through the video! Now I have an idea of how the ol furnace works! Thanks!
Just found your channel while looking how to fix my 1994 Fleetwood Flair furnace. This helps so much, I truly appreciate it! I first blew out the furnace which worked last year. Per my manual I ran the blower 3 times to blow out the system but no luckl Our furnaces look very similar. I will check my fuses then check everything you did here. Look forward to watching more of your videos, thank you!
Awesome video good sir. After watching your video, I tested and replaced my limit switch. Worked like a charm. Dry camping is back on the menu. Mine must have went out when it was constantly running when the temp dropped to -7 deg ambient.
You did good! I thought it was the sail switch. Was waiting for you to attempt a start to see if it would close on its own.
Thanks 4 the vid. You gave enough information that saved me from taking it to the shop.
Very informative. Thank you Sir! Gives me the confidence to look at mine. I know models will vary but I hope it will be as easy to work on as yours was. Ours too is a Suburban heater, but I don't know the model number. Will also look up your water heater vid as well!
Sir, you did a excellent work. Thank you
Thank you for this video. I followed its instructions and fixed mine. It had a bad connection at the limit switch. One thing I noticed is that on newer RV's, (mines a 2018) , they relocated the board , the sail switch , and the limit switch to right inside the cover. It was so easy. When the factory put mine together, they didn't push the spade connector on far enough.
Great job!! Yes I did from experience!!
Yes it did help me out in mine was the limit switch have one on order now thanks
Very informative! I'm going to try to fix mine now. I love that you showed us how you found your mistake. Good trouble shooting info.
very well job on pointing things out keep up the good work
Invaluable Information! It's better to have all new especially when your in a Rig and could get caught in the middle of nowhere. Thanks
This was the most helpful video I've ever seen for anything..
I thought you done good buddy but you did figure it out I’ve got the same problem that’s going to save me time and thanks again buddy for the video and educating me on how it works 👍
great diagnosis. Most furnaces are like yours. Some will use a Camstat which is a combination timer. Viewers should just make note of what should be open and which should be closed. Great explanation.
Thank you very very very much I just put a new one in in November and it quit four weeks ago the blower works but it will not at night now I know what to look for thank you God bless you
No better feeling than the accomplishment of hard work.
Sometimes the best way is to learn from mistakes..great video 🤓
Thanks for the video. This is useful info for diagnosing any furnace.
Helpful video. Did not know how to test the high limit switch. Now u know better. Thanks!
i am having a similiar problem i think you really helped. going to try to use your advice
Thanks, looking forward to your next video.
GREAT VIDEO!! Explained very well and easy!!! Thanks!!!
This video was very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this video. Now I think I know enough to take a crack out of fixing my furnace. Great informative video.
Good luck to you. Most RVer’s learn as we go, so let me know what you find out about yours.
I can do ANYTHING related to building a house, including the wiring. But working on appliance electronics? Not so much. Great job!
Oh yeah!! Thank you guys! Very much helped me
Live and learn.
Very nice done, thank you so much for sharing.
Very good information on the heating system.. I just had the same issue blower turned on but no ignition and just blew cool air then shut off in about 15/30 seconds.. Probably was the reset button that’s all.. I blew a fuse on the same adapter that runs on the furnace and all it needed was a reset on the button..Works fine now. :)
Great video!
Thanks for sharing
Good job, I'm learning. thanks for posting.
The limit sits on the heat exchanger, great video, you do better than most, thanks for helping people.
Outstanding! Thanks a bunch... great info!
I did not know. Thanks for video!
Muchas Gracias por su video muy bien echo y muy informativo aprendí muchísimo gracias felizes campamentos
Thank you for takin the time to put this very informative vid together I do believe i have the same issue so will go by your process of elimination to chk it out ..cheers Safe Travels ..Tommy from the NuiMarie 🎎
Even using the process of elimination method you will save money by not not paying a repair guy to do it. We like to figure things out for ourselves and spend that money elsewhere. Research, watch videos, read blogs...it’s all about learning to do it ourselves IMO. Keep me posted on your progress.
Thank you so much for your video! I have a 1999 winnebago 31C and heater stop blowing a warm air, its was freezing cold. After watching your video, I went to RV dealer bought a limit switch $12 ( I have a SF30 model) and its WORKS!!! Why I went with a limit switch first? because my sail switch and my electrode was working fine. SO, thank you so much your video was very helphull ,God Bless!
Great video, sir!
Great don't give up video. Thank you
Good work!
Awesome video. Thanks.
Thank you for describing the steps in what powers up first.
Very helpful, we're traveling and it's snowing and no heat except for generator and portable heater and electric blanket! We'll try and fix it, thks , Scott
Good job with your video. A few years ago I had a problem with my board. I had it replaced by a mobil RV repair man. Now that we are in winter I’m ordering a sail switch and high limit switch just incase something goes wrong. You did an excellent job explaining how to diagnose and repair the problem👍🏻. BTW, I would have done the same thing if I wanted a new Dinosaur board.
Thank you so much.
Great Video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank You.
I replaced my board like you did and now I will see if I can find the other switch that you changed out. Wish me luck. My furnace is under my sofa . I think. I have a 2014 Avenger ATI 26bb. Wish me luck. And thank you so much for your video.
I love this guy!
I know, hey? So FRIENDLY!
Good information. Thanks
Thank you
Lots of necessary hard work. always good to be handy when you own an rv. glad your heater is working now. i didn't know what the problem was.
Well done thank you!
A useful video!! Finally.
Thank you great job
Great video
Wow I learned a lot! Thanks!
Great video dude....
Well I’ll I done order a new board and install. And not working. So I’ll start ordering that relay. Thanks for the video
Thank you it help me very much to fix mine
Great!
I was hoping you would try the limit switch first, but this is like my 3rd furnace video today, lol
Still learned something, so thanks.
Great video thanks
Learned alot. Thanks alot
Thank you for the video. Very informative and easy to understand for dumb dumbs like me. Great went out on my hunting trip but now I know what to look for when I get home. Thanks again.
Great Job
Muy bien amino. Unque no eyes mecanico. Me ayudaste mucho muchas gracias. DIOS TE BENDIGA
So helpful ty
Great video ! I would have measured the voltage going in and out of the sail switch
Thank u for sharing
Good job on this video
Thanks.now I can fix my furnace
I have the same issue.. I don't think it is the sail switch.. got to look today. Ty for giving me more comprehensive options. 👍
No problem. Hope you were able to solve this issue on your rig!
I believe this helped. Won't know until I test the limit switch, which, if what you say is true about the black and white wires up front, I can test the continuity of the limit switch from there without pulling the furnace out.
Thanks that really helped
I have watched upwards of 300 videos including a lot of yours to help me understand my new to me 2006 coachman motor home. I have yet to have an issue with appliances, but I know exactly what to check thanks to you and the others willing to put up videos.
Thanks.
I am glad my videos help and thank you so much for watching.
I love the video. But when you tested the sale switch for continuity I thought that the very next move would be to test for voltage (in and out)at the SWITCH.