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lawman816
Jan 13, 2009, 03:01 PM
GE furnice igniter glows as it should but doesn't ignite the flames what is wrong

KC13
Jan 13, 2009, 03:43 PM
Sounds like the gas isn't coming in contact with the ignitor, or perhaps not being fed at all. Do you hear a "click" from the gas control, or a "hiss" from the gas manifold?

lawman816
Jan 13, 2009, 03:53 PM
I do hear a click noise after the glowing starts but no hissing I do have gas coming true the line to the furnace don't think its going into the furnace though

KC13
Jan 13, 2009, 03:59 PM
Natural gas or LP? You may have a problem with the main supply regulator or the gas control not opening.

lawman816
Jan 13, 2009, 04:02 PM
Natural gas and is there any way to check that

KC13
Jan 13, 2009, 04:04 PM
Yes, if you have the proper test instruments. Do your other gas appliances work correctly?

lawman816
Jan 13, 2009, 04:06 PM
Yes they work great

KC13
Jan 13, 2009, 04:12 PM
Most likely, the gas control has failed or is on its way. Try this: push in firmly on the wires connected to the gas control and/or give them a wiggle when the unit is attempting to light. If the unit starts working, you probably have loose or oxidized internal connections on the gas control. Give it a try, give me a report.

wmproop
Jan 13, 2009, 04:15 PM
Check the voltage going to the gas valve at the time it should be opening if there's 24 volts going in,, and its still not opening well its pretty much got to be the valve,, when did it work right last?

lawman816
Jan 13, 2009, 06:16 PM
I moved in a month ago turned it on one time then it work few day later tried it the igniter went bad just put the igniter in today and didn't work

lawman816
Jan 13, 2009, 06:18 PM
Just turn bright orange don't ignite the flame

KC13
Jan 14, 2009, 04:52 AM
From your original post, I got the impression that the ignitor was working. Focus on the apparent lack of gas.