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  1. Sounds like the venting system may have a...

    Sounds like the venting system may have a blockage not allowing the sewer gas to excape up through the vent pipe and out from the roof. You will need to get a plumbing or drain service to look at it.
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    Red to RH Put a jumper from RC to RH Green to G...

    Red to RH
    Put a jumper from RC to RH
    Green to G
    Y to Yello
    C not used
  3. Simply Stated!

    Simply Stated!
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    The extended warranty is something new. If you do...

    The extended warranty is something new. If you do research in these types of "Help Forums" you will see many Goodman issues and very few Carrier issues. That would tell me which units have a better...
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    Turn your thermostat setting to "Auto". Inspect...

    Turn your thermostat setting to "Auto". Inspect the furnace cabinet for a fan switch and turn it to "Off". For a temporary fix, turn your emergency switch or breaker to off. You will need to find the...
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    Blocked flue vent, not enough combustion air, bad...

    Blocked flue vent, not enough combustion air, bad safety sensor, improper gas/air mixture, all of the above. Get a technician to inspect it.
  7. Check to make sure the outside condenser fan is...

    Check to make sure the outside condenser fan is turning. If not, try and unstick it for a temporary fix or replace it for a more permanent fix. 22 years worth of service is very good and you would be...
  8. Question: Gas smell

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    On the gas piping going to the boiler you should...

    On the gas piping going to the boiler you should find a shut-off valve. Assuming you do not use your boiler for hot water, turn off this valve. Over time (an hour or two) if the smell goes away, you...
  9. You can purchase a resettable transformer for...

    You can purchase a resettable transformer for this application. But prior to turning on the power, inspect what wiring you can access for a damaged spot or short. I would next remove one of the power...
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    Go to the water heater and attach a garden hose...

    Go to the water heater and attach a garden hose to the drain spout. Empty some water from the heater and feel the cold water pipe at the top of the heater. You should feel the pipe getting cold...
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    I would also check for a bad or burnt fuse in the...

    I would also check for a bad or burnt fuse in the air handler. This may be causing the room air blower from coming on.
  12. Question: Cold rooms

    by therinnaiguy
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    Boiler pressure should be between 12 & 20 PSI....

    Boiler pressure should be between 12 & 20 PSI. You may have air in the line, your pipe could be froze again or your circulator may not be pumping water. Your first post indicated you have heat in the...
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    Could be a sticking heat relay at the furnace?

    Could be a sticking heat relay at the furnace?
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    Not sure what area of the world you dwell in but...

    Not sure what area of the world you dwell in but consider in-floor radiant heat and a separate cooling system. You can zone the rooms easier with water heat than air. Conditioning can be zoned by...
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    Try a "Millivolt" thermostat. You will be limited...

    Try a "Millivolt" thermostat. You will be limited to a wire distance of 25' from thermostat to fireplace using 18ga. Wire.
  16. Do a Google on "Montreal Protocol".

    Do a Google on "Montreal Protocol".
  17. Not all floor furnaces use a millivolt system. I...

    Not all floor furnaces use a millivolt system. I suggest to test the contacts on the existing thermostat to see what the voltage is. 18-25 volts AC, listen to Hvac1000; different reading, listen to...
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    Make sure the unit has a good ground. It would...

    Make sure the unit has a good ground. It would not hurt to put a second grounding wire in. Keep the circuit board free of dust and make sure all wiring connections are tight. Brown-outs and power...
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    Search for part number CES0110057-02

    Search for part number CES0110057-02
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    Your PAV has a diagnostic LED light that will...

    Your PAV has a diagnostic LED light that will blink a code. It is viewed through a small clear viewing port and is located just below a fuse on the circuit board. It will blink very quickly a number...
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    Check out powered device called a "Fan-in-a-Can"....

    Check out powered device called a "Fan-in-a-Can". You can get by with only one opening and it will not allow cold air in without a call for heat or hot water.
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    Make sure all valves are open upstream to the...

    Make sure all valves are open upstream to the Watts. If so, you need to replace the feeder.
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    Look at the extreme far left or right of the...

    Look at the extreme far left or right of the burner box. There will be a probe that the flame should hit within a few seconds.
  24. Call another company that can get there sooner.

    Call another company that can get there sooner.
  25. Rich, I have a 25 year old car, any idea what...

    Rich, I have a 25 year old car, any idea what spark plug I need? Hvac1000 can laugh about it but we are professionals taking our time to help you. Without a make and model number, you are wasting our...
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    You are experiencing "Ghosting". It is caused by...

    You are experiencing "Ghosting". It is caused by heat excaping when a zone calls for heat and the check valve on the second floor is allowing water flow. If you can follow your piping to see which...
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    Here is what you are going to have to do....

    Here is what you are going to have to do. Document all wire colors to what terminal they are connected to now. Also document what wires are connected to in the furnace. Take pictures if you can. Read...
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    Test your pressure switch by jumping it out. Any...

    Test your pressure switch by jumping it out. Any way you can test your gas pressure at the Goodman? You should have 11 inches of water column when all other gas appliances are on. You sound like a...
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    If you have zero pressure indicated by the gage,...

    If you have zero pressure indicated by the gage, your auto-feeder is not working. Look for a small regulator on the cold water intake pipe coming from your domestic water supply to the boiler. Most...
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    Most newer furnaces will have a diagnostic light...

    Most newer furnaces will have a diagnostic light built into it. Give us a make and model number and we can help you.
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    If you know how to do it, no. If you have doubts,...

    If you know how to do it, no. If you have doubts, get a service tech to do it.
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    Was -4 when I got up. Stay with a Honeywell basic...

    Was -4 when I got up. Stay with a Honeywell basic thermostat, simpler is often better.
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    The longer you can let a boiler cleaner stay in...

    The longer you can let a boiler cleaner stay in the boiler the better. Flush it out very good or it will foam up and cause the boiler to run high pressures and release the pressure relief valve. It's...
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    Ross Perot was right! Listen, I hear a huge...

    Ross Perot was right! Listen, I hear a huge sucking sound. Could it be US jobs being flushed out of the US?
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    I hate Maple Chase thermostats. However, change...

    I hate Maple Chase thermostats. However, change the batteries to see if this helps. It may not be the thermostat. Check to see if the furnace clicks or attempts to start when the thermostat calls for...
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    When was it serviced last? You could be...

    When was it serviced last? You could be experiencing thermo-shock. Your boiler pressure may not be correct. You could have a blockage or a build up of sediment inside the water jacket. You could also...
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    Before you jump to conclusions, most furnaces are...

    Before you jump to conclusions, most furnaces are designed to run 6 times per hour. If you have a new thermostat, was it set to do this? Even with today's high efficient systems, you can not assume...
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    There is a relay that could also be sticking....

    There is a relay that could also be sticking. Check it with a meter, don't just guess like you have been doing.
  39. Question: Gas furnace

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    Also check the condensate lines and pump (if you...

    Also check the condensate lines and pump (if you have one). Check your air filter as well.
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    Give us a brand name and model number of your...

    Give us a brand name and model number of your heating system not just the thermostat.
  41. Find the control module. There should ba a small...

    Find the control module. There should ba a small LED on it and maybe on the control itself a diagnostic chart.

    If not, follow this sequence of operation to help diagnose it. Tape the door switch...
  42. On the thermostat, is R and R1 jumped?

    On the thermostat, is R and R1 jumped?
  43. This furnace has a diagnostic light that will...

    This furnace has a diagnostic light that will indicate what the problem could be. There is a viewing port in the lower section of the furnace just below the mid point of the furnace. When you...
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    Try this link Totaline...

    Try this link
    Totaline
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    Try this link GoKeepRite! Product Information...

    Try this link
    GoKeepRite! Product Information
  46. Have you checked the water level?

    Have you checked the water level?
  47. Is the room air blower turning on? Have you...

    Is the room air blower turning on? Have you checked your air filter? How hot is the supply plenum getting (super hot, warm to the touch)? Are all registers open and unrestricted?

    Sorry to ask so...
  48. 2-ton condenser

    2-ton condenser
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    One of the sensors are getting hot and tripping....

    One of the sensors are getting hot and tripping. Look closely at the wiring diagram and follow the wires to all the safety sensors. I think this model has 3. One is found over the flame and has a...
  50. Question, If you raise the temperature to say 65,...

    Question, If you raise the temperature to say 65, does the unit stay running longer?
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