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  • Jan 13, 2009, 03:01 PM
    lawman816
    GE furnace coil igniter glows but doesn't ignite the flames
    GE furnice igniter glows as it should but doesn't ignite the flames what is wrong
  • Jan 13, 2009, 03:43 PM
    KC13
    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?
  • Jan 13, 2009, 03:53 PM
    lawman816

    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
  • Jan 13, 2009, 03:59 PM
    KC13
    Natural gas or LP? You may have a problem with the main supply regulator or the gas control not opening.
  • Jan 13, 2009, 04:02 PM
    lawman816

    Natural gas and is there any way to check that
  • Jan 13, 2009, 04:04 PM
    KC13
    Yes, if you have the proper test instruments. Do your other gas appliances work correctly?
  • Jan 13, 2009, 04:06 PM
    lawman816

    Yes they work great
  • Jan 13, 2009, 04:12 PM
    KC13
    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.
  • Jan 13, 2009, 04:15 PM
    wmproop

    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?
  • Jan 13, 2009, 06:16 PM
    lawman816

    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
  • Jan 13, 2009, 06:18 PM
    lawman816
    Just turn bright orange don't ignite the flame
  • Jan 14, 2009, 04:52 AM
    KC13
    From your original post, I got the impression that the ignitor was working. Focus on the apparent lack of gas.

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