LathamJoe
Dec 11, 2009, 07:47 AM
Hi:
I have a Heil Model 1002612-A Furnace (about 14 years old) that's driving me nuts!
The furnace cycles are inconsisent. Furnace comes on, pilot lights but burner doesn't always ignite. Runs for 6-7 minute cycle, then shuts off. When it gets cooler, furnace will go through a complete cycle motor on, pilot then burner ignite. Cycle runs 6-7 minutes.
Service tech, cleaned valve but did not help. He suggested that the thermostat may be the cause. Replaced thermostat. Suggested that it may be the "spark box". That part was replaced. This morning I observed furnace operation. Furnace would run for 6-7 minute cycle and burner would not ignite. 5-6 minutes later, full operation cycle for another 6-7 minutes. This went on for 2 hours until I turned thermostat off.
Leaving the thermostate off and letting the house temperature cool, I turned themostat on and complete cycle (pilot-burner-blower) would occur. Its when I leave it on for the day that the inconsisteny occurs.
Any suggestions (inlcuding taking an axe to it!) would be appreciated!
I have a Heil Model 1002612-A Furnace (about 14 years old) that's driving me nuts!
The furnace cycles are inconsisent. Furnace comes on, pilot lights but burner doesn't always ignite. Runs for 6-7 minute cycle, then shuts off. When it gets cooler, furnace will go through a complete cycle motor on, pilot then burner ignite. Cycle runs 6-7 minutes.
Service tech, cleaned valve but did not help. He suggested that the thermostat may be the cause. Replaced thermostat. Suggested that it may be the "spark box". That part was replaced. This morning I observed furnace operation. Furnace would run for 6-7 minute cycle and burner would not ignite. 5-6 minutes later, full operation cycle for another 6-7 minutes. This went on for 2 hours until I turned thermostat off.
Leaving the thermostate off and letting the house temperature cool, I turned themostat on and complete cycle (pilot-burner-blower) would occur. Its when I leave it on for the day that the inconsisteny occurs.
Any suggestions (inlcuding taking an axe to it!) would be appreciated!