How to troubleshoot an american standard furnace step 1.
American standard furnace ignitor problems.
American standard furnace error codes many furnace brands use error codes to indicate different problems with the systems but american standard uses furnace flash codes instead.
The red led light on the furnace will always be blinking steadily and that indicates the unit is operating normally.
Furnace will not ignite the gas to produce heat for your home.
Thermostat calls for heat.
Find out what temperature you have your thermostat set at.
This is what i see in the furnace sequence of operation.
This problem can be observed when the intermittent pilot or the direct ignition of the main burners ignite and then extinguish itself right away.
There is a power disconnect switch by the furnace.
Even if you have a gas system it uses electricity and must be turned on.
This may have happened because of construction.
In december 2014 we replaced our old furnace with a high efficiency platinum series furnace manufactured by american standard trane.
Call your gas company to see if your gas has been turned off.
Draft inducer motor starts.
In less than 5 years this new furnace has failed 3 times most recently while we were on vacation.
Electronic ignition gas furnace problems and troubleshooting furthermore the next most common problem for furnace troubleshooting that can occur is the flame sensor or flame rectifier.
The first failure was cause by a defective igniter.
Most of the time these thermostats can be adjusted to provide a 2 to a 3 degree temperature difference or a longer cycle time.
Make sure it s not turned off or the temperature is.
The switch inside the furnace could have accidentally been switched to off so be sure the power is turned on.
Your furnace could also be the cause of the problem.
When a furnace has a bad ignitor.