furnace makes a big boom!

lshen28 · #1 Nov 6, 2006, 05:34 AM

sometimes when my heat kicks on it makes a loud firey sound like its flame is booming. hard to explain. anyone know what i might be refering to?

labman · Nov 6, 2006, 05:45 AM

Sounds like too much gas is accumulating before it ignites. I am not sure I should suggest much more than cleaning the ignitor or pilot light. Be gentle with the ignitor. I laugh every time my spell check suggests DIE in place of DIY. If cleaning doesn't do it, maybe let the tech laugh all the way to the bank.

lshen28 · Nov 6, 2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lshen28

sometimes when my heat kicks on it makes a loud firey sound like its flame is booming. hard to explain. anyone know what i might be refering to?

thanks for the response!!

susan cloud · Nov 7, 2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lshen28

sometimes when my heat kicks on it makes a loud firey sound like its flame is booming. hard to explain. anyone know what i might be refering to?

Yes, I had the same situation. I contacted the local power company and they sent a technician out, it seems I just needed to have my furnace cleaned. Have since done so,
and is "quiet as a mouse."
susan cloud

letmetellu · Nov 7, 2006, 09:36 PM

Susan gave you good advice, it is not a hard job but can create problems if you do not know what you are doing, so it will be money well spent.



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