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    Nov 28, 2012, 03:32 PM
    In the Heating and Air category... I have intermittent flame on my fau.
    How do I obtain a constant flame to bring my fau results up to my requested room temperature? I only get short bursts of heat, i.e.30 seconds.
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    Nov 28, 2012, 06:32 PM
    Sounds like you may have a dirty flame sensor in need of cleaning.
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