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 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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How to Prevent HVAC System Damage from Wildfire Smoke
Posted by James Clark on Jun 28, 2023
As
wildfires become increasingly prevalent, understanding the profound impact of
smoke on residential HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems
is crucial. Smoke from wildfires carries a myriad of harmful pollutants and
particles that can infiltrate homes and compromise the functionality and
efficiency of HVAC systems. In this highly technical and detail
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