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    Jan 17, 2013, 06:36 AM
    My 25 yr old Rudd gas furnace will not turn on.The thermostat is old.. troubleshoot?
    I would like some troubleshooting suggestions for my problem with furnace.It won't turn on,the thermostat is an old mercury type.I can hear a clunk type noise when I reset circuit breaker.How can I isolate the problem ? Thermostat or some other component?
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    Jan 17, 2013, 06:49 AM
    Are you saying that the furnace is tripping the circuit breaker?
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    Jan 17, 2013, 07:12 AM
    I only flipped circuit breaker in an attempt to reset unit
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    Jan 17, 2013, 07:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Brunomal View Post
    I only flipped circuit breaker in an attempt to reset unit
    It did NOT trip the circuit breaker
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    Jan 17, 2013, 04:05 PM
    If you are hearing a clunk noise, it almost has to be associated with the fan and or motor. Open unit and see if fan and motor will turn by hand.
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