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    Sep 22, 2009, 07:42 AM
    How do I start with cleaning the flame sensor on my furnace?
    Can you tell me how to clean or replace the flame sensor? How much is it to replace?
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    Sep 22, 2009, 07:47 AM

    Flame sensors can be electronic or mechanical. Mine is electronic called a Fire Eye. It sees the flame so it allows the gas to continue to flow. Is this a furnace or boiler or what. Brand and model may help. Do you have a pilot light and know where to find it?
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    Sep 22, 2009, 08:23 AM
    Ckeaning the flame sensor on a gas furnace usually consists of taking sand paper or steel wood and cleaning the sensor. Becareful not to touch the ignitor which is close to it since that part is is easily damaged.
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    Nov 16, 2009, 07:47 PM

    Hello, I have a air-ease furnace, I turn on the heat the bowler come on and the flame but flame go out.is that the flame sensor that keeps the flames going.
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    Nov 16, 2009, 07:50 PM

    How long do the flames stay on?
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    Nov 17, 2009, 12:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Joshdta View Post
    how long do the flames stay on?
    5sec.
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