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    Apr 14, 2009, 09:22 PM
    Rheem Furnace turns on and off at random
    I have a Rheem Criterion RCBA-2457GG17 Furnace and it shuts on and off at random. The meter/thermostat seems to work fine, I changed the filter, and when it does turn on again the gas ignites for a brief second but then the igniter light and gas shuts off.
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    Apr 15, 2009, 06:07 AM

    Sounds like the flame rod needs cleaned.

    http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/medi...-30788-700.jpg
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    Apr 15, 2009, 05:23 PM

    Thanks for the reply and pic, I'll give that a try
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    Apr 15, 2009, 05:24 PM

    Just rub it with some sand paper or steel wool
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    Apr 15, 2009, 05:25 PM
    It will be on the opsite side from the ignitor
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