Symptoms of a Bad Flame Sensor and How to Fix It
Posted by James Clark on Sep 25, 2024
If you have noticed your furnace kicks on an off or fails to start up at all, one of your first diagnostic steps is to check the furnace flame sensor. This is one of the simplest furnace repairs; Oftentimes, a simple cleaning of the flame sensor will get you up and running again, however, there’s much more to flame sensors than that, and while a cleaning will get you through
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How to Fix Carrier Error Code 33 or 13 After Upgrading to a Higher MERV Rated Filter
Posted by James Clark on Jan 30, 2024
Upgraded to a Higher MERV-Rated Filter and Now Your Carrier Furnace is Throwing 33 or 13 Error Codes?
Due to COVID-19, many people are taking precautions to better their in-home air quality. The big problem however, is a higher MERV rated filter can restrict the air flow going over the furnace's heat exchanger and cause the furnace to go off on high limit.
On Carrier,
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How to Fix Carrier Error Code 34 and 14 (Ignition Proving Failure & Lockout)
Posted by James Clark on Jan 30, 2024
Symptoms of Carrier Error Code 34
When the furnace starts and shuts off after about 20-30 seconds, there is likely a problem with the proving of flame. When a furnace starts, it checks that the combustible gas is properly lit to avoid flooding the home with unlit gases and causing damage to the unit in the form of soot.
You may notice that there will be flames and the
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