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jhnluth
Dec 7, 2008, 06:28 AM
My furnace heats up for about five min then high limit switch trips. Then the flame goes out. What's causing this to happen

hvac1000
Dec 7, 2008, 06:32 AM
Try the blower motor or its control system. Have you changed the air filter.

jhnluth
Dec 7, 2008, 06:45 AM
Changed filter checked blower every thing is clean the flame starts it stays on for a few min then the switch trips

hvac1000
Dec 7, 2008, 06:50 AM
You will need to test the motor control system in the heat mode and also the blower motor itself. There is a wiring diagram on the back of the blower door. You will need a electric meter,tools and the knowledge of how to use them to effect the repair.

Problem: The blower is not removing the heat from the furnace causing the unit to stop working. The overheat/high limit control (safety) is turning off the burner to the furnace to prevent a fire or other problems.

KC13
Dec 7, 2008, 08:51 AM
If you have air conditioning on this same system, the indoor coil may be blocked with dirt, causing the same effect as a clogged air filter.