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    Dec 6, 2008, 01:12 PM
    Heater flame
    My central heater flame won't stay lit for more that 10 seconds.
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    Dec 6, 2008, 01:37 PM

    Not knowing what kind of furnace you have, its not written where I can read it,, I would venture to 1st guess ,clean the flame senser with steel wool or fine sandpaper. Then let us know what happens
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