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    Anna Osiczko Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 24, 2010, 05:00 PM
    My Amana Gas heater turns on and then after a short burst stops.
    My Amana GUI*/GCI* gas fired warm air furnace located in the attic turns on and then after a short burst stops. Gas flames start and shut off after a few seconds.
    The fans do not have a chance to turn on to blow the heat.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 05:15 PM
    Clean flame sensor with fine sand paper or stel wool to start with then check to be sure all registers are open and the air filter is clean.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 05:37 PM

    Thank you for your answer. I am going to clean it now. Will update.
    -Anna
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    Feb 8, 2011, 11:30 PM
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    THAT SEEMED TO WORK..! Thanks for saving me a repair call and $$$$$ =)
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    Feb 8, 2011, 11:33 PM
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    Cleaning it seemed to work, but I also read on another blog that it's recommendable to purchase another flame sensor to replace the old one sooner than later... (which I plan to do!)
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