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coloneltroutman
Apr 14, 2009, 09:22 PM
I have a Rheem Criterion RCBA-2457GG17 Furnace and it shuts on and off at random. The meter/thermostat seems to work fine, I changed the filter, and when it does turn on again the gas ignites for a brief second but then the igniter light and gas shuts off.

Joshdta
Apr 15, 2009, 06:07 AM
Sounds like the flame rod needs cleaned.

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/media/img/coleman/025-30788-700.jpg

coloneltroutman
Apr 15, 2009, 05:23 PM
Thanks for the reply and pic, I'll give that a try

Joshdta
Apr 15, 2009, 05:24 PM
Just rub it with some sand paper or steel wool

Joshdta
Apr 15, 2009, 05:25 PM
It will be on the opsite side from the ignitor