Gas furnace not igniting - Goodman furnace wont ignite - DIY Gas furnace repair

[@AHandleOnThings]

IF YOU ARE IN TX OR SURROUNDING AREAS RIGHT NOW BE AWARE THAT WITH THE RECENT WEATHER THERE ARE LOTS AND LOTS OF FROZEN PRESSURE SWITCHES BING REPORTED! BLOW INTO THE PRESSURE SWITCH OR HEAT IT WITH A HAIR DRYER FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THAT WILL THAW THEM IF THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM!!

[@WhiteWolfos]

This video just saved a family who ran out of wood and didn't have enough to cough up the 1300$ charge for service or replacement of a roof unit. Many thanks!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Wolfos, I can't even tell you how happy I am to hear that you found what you needed to get back on track again! I hope you and your family have a SUPER (and warm) winter! Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@joefillicetti1165]

This has got to be the most informative, step by step video I have found. Thank you!

[@tonym.5172]

Thank you!!! You just saved us $2400 after the hvac guy told me that my 12 year old Goodman furnace was done. That it was burnt out and the parts would be more expensive to replace than just getting a new one. I seen your flashing diag led, looked at mine and counted the flashes and 3 says it was a stuck pressure switch stuck open. Bought one from Amazon for less than a 24 pack of beer and whallllaaaaa it’s working again. Called a different hvac company and asked them to go over and that said it’s all good that no cracks on the chambers, voltage good everywhere and besides a simple cleaning it’s all good. If all or at least the majority of repair guys were honest. I did reward his honesty by giving him a crisp $100 bill, besides a small fair check up fee. Thank you again I’m now subscribed and liked your channel.

[@luckyguy600]

If they get a call from you they will obviously charge you for coming to take a look at ' the beast' in the basement, then declare that you have a crack in/on the chamber/ it is dangerous/ and he has to condemn the furnace till you get it repaired ( REPLACED) and by golly he has one in stock. Where I live you can only buy a high-efficiency furnace and with the AC they are going to ' find lacking' you are looking at around $ 7,000 bucks Canadian all in. Drilling two holes through your basement wall, and in the winter, is not a great thought! Seen 4 units where I live ' getting new furnaces' and another bill to be paid back with interest charges. They got ya, and they know it. And as an extra for only a yearly fee, we will guarantee the parts in your new beast ( for so many years). YIKES! They have no intention to fix anything/ the money is in the replacement of the units and the inevitable maint cost to maintain these high-priced units. It seems to be the same all over North America. A lot of horror stories about these 'high-efficiency furnaces' all over the internet. Scary prices for basically the same part. Thanks again/ big help/ as I had a few issues, and a faulty motherboard with an ignition ' no go' in the end solved it. For another year anyways.

[@markgigiel2722]

@@luckyguy600 That's why I screen and hire all my contractors from Homer's list. Homer's list. DOH!

[@sebasstuff8847]

Same here!! Was told it’s too old, needed a new board but really need new furnace. Replaced my igniter for $36 on Amazon. Three screws and the connection to the board on my Lennox furnace….that was it!! It’s so helpful understanding the sequencing for troubleshooting. Adding HVAC to my DIY tool kit thanks for videos like this..

[@stanleyperry6926]

Excellent video, you would make a good instructor, speaks with clarity and explain everything perfectly. GOOD JOB.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you sir, I very much appreciate the compliment! Stay safe and stay healthy -Shane

[@itsallgod2]

Ditto ! Very well done Sir. Thank you for being such a great instructor, & offering us an opportunity to learn & grow in this trade. This is one of the best instruction videos ive seen. You are a blessing ! Thank you , again

[@SoundServant1]

Shane, you're spot on!! Pressure switch code, switch tested good out of the furnace. Not working on furnace. Orifice on blower plugged/rusted over? Cleaned out, unit fired right up! Saved me a lot of headache and money. And we were warm last night! Thanks for sharing your expertise! (Local heater man told my dad might be control board, or gas valve, should replace the unit!)

[@laloNJ]

After 2 hours troubleshooting, my HVAC guy said I need a new ignitor board. I overnighted one and he was too busy to install it right away so I did it. I found a green ground wire for the fan motor hanging behind the board completely disconnected with no screw in sight. I found a spot for the ground and reconnected the original board and everything works and tested good for hours. I think my HVAC guy was trying to scheme me. My poor tenant had to use space heaters for 4 days bc of this. This video gave me the confindence needed, HUGE THANKS!!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Lalo, Sadly, there are bad actors out there! There are also a few techs who lack the ability, knowledge, or motivation to get it right. Welcome to the "2020's" right? Great job finding the culprit! I'm beyond happy when our videos get folks out of a jam! Stay safe and warm! Happy New Years! -Shane

[@richardross119]

You are a life saver. 2 cotton pads, a dab of nail polish remover and 20 minutes later Voila' My furnace ignited on the first try. Simple, easy to follow instruction!!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Richard, EXCELLENT!! I cant tell you how happy I am that the video got your furnace back working! AND it saved you (what is in my area a minimum repair charge) of about $360!!! Stay safe and stay warm my friend! And thanks a TON for letting us know it worked for you! -Shane

[@revupthegarden5997]

Great video thank you ! I wish more repairmen were honest. I was told my whole system should be replaced. Glad I kept looking for a solution .

[@davidrussell6826]

You just save me a whole bunch of money. I had not thought of checking the vacuum line. When I checked it, water flowed out of it like a faucet. Having fixed that problem, she’s running good as gold again. Thank you very much.

[@juanromero-wx6yc]

Thank you for showing me how to fix my furnace. God bless you!

[@colleengarren1462]

I literally watched just your video then proceeded to troubleshoot and fix our furnace. Thank you so much! We did NOT have the money to pay someone to fix it and it’s very cold out. Thank you again. Your video is super informative.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Colleen, I can't even tell you how happy I am that this video helped you get through that ! There sure have been a lot of furnace problems this year so I seem to have been johnny on the spot for a bunch of nice people. That makes the time I put into the video all worth it! Thanks for the view and the comment ! I hope you have a SUPER day! -Shane

[@Reese7tube]

Awesome video/ tutorial!!!!! Thank you so much, you saved me $1000 and $1000 of dollars!!!! All I had to do was put in a circuit board and clean the igniter

[@AHandleOnThings]

Narise Carey, Sooooo glad to hear you were able to get your furnace back up and running!!! I cant tell you how much we appreciate it when folks let us know they were able to get value from the video! Stay safe! Have a super day! -Shane

[@kasicmann]

Thank you for this video. Saved money and my family doesn't have to sleep in the cold waiting on a repair man

[@AHandleOnThings]

Kasietta, You are SOOOOOOOOOOO welcome! We absolutely love to hear when folks get the help they need from our videos! Have a SUPER evening! -Shane

[@kceros]

Just replace a board today, I'm not a HVCA but an electrician, your video is a jewel. Smooth and clear!

[@AI-qo2dr]

Thanks for the knowledge. The furnace is good to go again. There are to many people on KZbin who like to hear themselves talk more than share info, not you tho. I appreciate you sir.

[@AHandleOnThings]

A I, Thank you very much for taking the time to comment! I appreciate that! I do try to limit the fluff as much as possible, I know that when I am stressed out (like when my furnace is not working) I am not much in the mood for the "Blah Blah" Merry Christmas my friend! -Shane

[@thomasdabb8393]

Great Job - you taught a great lesson this ole home inspector! Thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thomas, Thank you sir! We try our best. Have a super evening! -Shane

[@johncj5551]

Great video, Shane. Tested the circuit that powers the igniter and it checked out. Installed a new igniter and problem solved. Thanks.

[@erikahoover]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! I have the same unit in an old home that I just bought. Furnace stopped working last night and your video helped me figure it out! I feel like I owe you money for the help! Was a bad ignitor.

[@AHandleOnThings]

No money necessary lol!! I'm THRILLED you found the information you needed to get things back on the right track! Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@mustangk62]

Excellent video! Igniter packed it in today...exactly the same furnace. 1 Hour...parts in hand...FIXED! Thanks very much for sharing this info!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mustang, Thats what IM talking about!!! Excellent job getting things back up and running!! Nothing succeeds like success! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@mustangk62]

@@AHandleOnThings Merry Christmas!!

[@billarenz2719]

Before touching the control board out of the plastic anti static package touch the frame of the furnace or something metal to ground yourself and discharge any static electricity you may have, otherwise your new board could be damaged. Thanks for the great videos.

[@davecarrier7070]

Fixed my furnace this mornig. Your 15 min video saved me a 500$ service call. Ignitor was glowing, checked the Pressure sensor: The tube (and the sensor) were filled up with water. Drained it, dryed it out with the air compressor, got the nice click by blowing into it. Back into service at no cost.... was a 15 minutes job! Your video literrally explained all that is needed to know.

[@mhawk1998]

I had the same issue and was surprised by the amount of water that drained out of the pressure sensor tube. Any idea what causes that problem and how to avoid it in the future?

[@yawkee123]

Thanks! I have a Goodman outdoor gas pack style furnace. I followed your logical steps and found mud daubers had somehow clogged the pressure tube orifice. Cleaned and furnace works! I appreciate your help!

[@ryanrogers2753]

Great info. Your brief mention of a clogged vacuum line on the exhaust fan pressure sensor helped me fix the problem I was having. Best of all, no parts needed. Thank you!

[@pgrens]

Thank you Shane for this excellent video. It was extremely helpful for my furnace situation. I have the same Goodman as yours, about 400 units apart in S/N. Mine was giving the same symptoms, igniter was good, pressure switch working, single blink failure code. I pulled the board and did not find a mouse, or any signs of a short on the back of the board. The front was clean (no burned resistors or any signs of excessive heat), fuse was good. I cleaned all the terminal connectors and gave the relays on the board a firm but not savage whack with my finger, and when I put it all back together... she fired up. I am suspecting a sticky/tired relay for my igniter circuit. Tempted to try to desolder and give their contacts a light burnishing, or even replace them, but buying a new board (if they are still around $100) might be the more time efficient solution. Whatever way I end up going, thank you again for your detailed exploration of the furnace circuitry! The furnace just kicked on again as I type this!

[@chairde]

This is the best video I’ve seen. Clear, concise and detailed at a good pace to understand.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you so much for the view and the wonderful comment Gerald! We make these videos with the hope that they will help people just like YOU and it is very gratifying to hear from folks when they feel like we have succeeded in that mission. Have a super day, stay safe, and stay healthy my friend! -Shane

[@Overcomer1960]

Probably the best presentation I have ever seen on KZbin. Great job !!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Russ, Thanks a TON for the comment and compliment. I hope you got the information you needed to get back up and running. We try to do our best to get right to the facts and while that isn't much in the way of "entertainment value" sometimes, I have always said when my furnace isn't working I'm not in much of an entertainment mood. lol I hope you have a super week -Shane

[@xkguy]

I don't have a Goodman but I suspect you have laid out general principles for most home systems...thanks!

[@AHandleOnThings]

xk, The principals are indeed the same in most furnaces. I hope you got the info you needed! Stay warm and Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@rachelcurbo2568]

Thank you for this video, I was able to replace the ignitor with zero issues and furnace is back working!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Now that's the best comment I have had in a while !! That's the entire reason we post videos and I am so glad it helped you out ! -Shane

[@zack9912000]

As a tech that is a straight forward explanation and good job

[@AHandleOnThings]

Zack, Thanks man ! And thanks for weighing in with the other comments too, it sure helps when a tech like you drops in to help instead of just getting sore butt and leaving a thumbs down like some of the others do. Have super holiday season and stay safe and healthy -Shane

[@paulsalsberry5701]

Shane, thank you so much for the help! I cleaned my flame sensor and I now have heat again! Thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thats what we like to hear!! Have a great day Paul! Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@anthonyferguson7158]

@@AHandleOnThings In my case, I scraped the crud off the ignitor and furnace would now light. Thanks for the informative video.

[@AHandleOnThings]

@@anthonyferguson7158 Thats fantastic Anthony! Thanks for letting us know you got value from the video! Knowing people are getting the help they need makes all the difference to me when I am contemplating new videos. Have a wonderful and warm night! -Shane

[@amorepreparedlife4557]

This is the only control board replacement video I have seen for my furnace

[@AHandleOnThings]

I wasn't seeing any either, I hope it helps people!

[@cwgaskill8111]

Thanks for the clear and informative video. Was awoked at 2AM to find my furnace wasn't working. Discovered the burners were not igniting. I found out my pressure switch wasn't working right from reading the blinking red light "code". Took off hose at blower end and the end piece broke off. Trimed the brittle ends of the hose, breathed through hose to check blockages and test switch. All seemed to work well. Tested the startup and the gas burner started right up. Thanks for saving me time, money and having a cold late night to sleep through.

[@AHandleOnThings]

That is absolutely fantastic!! Thank you SO much for the view, and for letting us know that the video helped you!! When a KZbin channel is pretty small like this one is, the only real return we get for the work we put into making the videos is when we are able to legitimately help people. Stay safe and stay healthy -Shane

[@israelcabrera2222]

I thank you so much you are very helpful and if anybody out there need help the first thing I should go to this guy has patient to explain. Thank you brother.

[@ANN4ISME]

Thanks for the video. All I had to do was follow your instructions and noticed the pressure vaccum switch was making it's normal sound. So I tapped it a few times with the blower running and back in business. Probably saved me $500+ for a repair call!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Chai, I have been happily saving people a TON of money since the video came out! Im SOOOO glad to hear you kept some money in your pocket too! Merry Christmas and stay warm! -Shane

[@roydude8769]

Getting colder now in Tennessee and sure enough, gas heater needs attention. My Goodman GPG 1336090M41CA is now about 11 years old and it's failure to start is intermittent. your video has given me a lot of ideas of what to check out, Ignitor/flame sensor (I will get both on order)... right now that baby fired up, house is warming up and when it's a little warmer outside (unit is outdoors) I'll get started cleaning stuff. GREAT VIDEO!! 👏👍

[@Michael_6913]

This is the best instructional video I have ever seen for anything! You keep it simple. Great video!!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks for the super comment! I hope the video helped you to get your furnace back up and running! Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@Michael_6913]

@@AHandleOnThings My problem ended up being the limit switch. Of course it happened on the coldest night of the year! lol

[@AHandleOnThings]

Wow! that's not common that the limit switch itself is what failed ! You won the bad luck lottery lol! Glad to hear you got things back up and running and thanks for the update ! -Shane

[@jcstrek]

Thanks Shane, after I replaced my igniter (I have an extra one now), I found your video. Tested the outputs from the board 2 the igniter as u did, & also had no voltage. Just replaced the board this morning & works great. Good job in showing & explaining the necessary steps. Much appreciated.

[@AHandleOnThings]

JC, Glad to hear you got back up and running!!! As much as its not fun having your furnace break down, it is certainly a relief and satisfying when you get it sorted out!! I really an so glad to hear the video was useful to you. I almost didn't make this video since it was a pretty heavily covered subject and it has turned out to have saved a LOT of people when they needed help. Guess that shows me that I need to think less about whether a video will be successful and just film important stuff when I can. Hope you have an EXCELLENT and WARM evening! Stay safe! -Shane

[@willrrrr]

How big was the mouse on the back of your board?

[@JDMRightHandDrive]

Awesome video, you taught me everything I needed to feel comfortable tackling this myself. Thanks a million.

[@AHandleOnThings]

JDM, Than you VERY much for taking the time to leave a comment ! YOu are absolutely welcome a million too! LEt us know how your project goes! Have a great weekend! -Shane

[@srobeck77]

Great video, a small critique would be to avoid touching the hot surface ignitor at all costs. Its very brittle material and the oils from your fingers could potentially cause a problem. One last recommendation to everyone with a furnace 10 years or older, is to buy a spare ignitor + flame sensor and leave it by your furnace. It's not a matter of "if" those will break, just "when". And if your luck is anything like mine, that "when" will come in the dead of winter, middle of the night and result in a $600-800 service call.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks for the view and the comment Shawn, you are absolutely right and I agree, I was too focused on the camera and in the tight space I was working in I messed up and touched the ignitor! oops! Have a super day! -Shane

[@Teriandjacobworld]

I have a question? Sounds like you know a lot about furnaces, long story short, we rent a house and last year the furnace broke so he got a new one,( I hope new) now we use the gas very minimal, we have space heaters because the cost of gas, sorry let me get to the point, we called him saying it's not working, we checked the gauge on the tank outside and it said 40% The landlord said it's probably stuck I'm not sure if that's normal, yes it's cold here in Pennsylvania. So we did get more gas and now it doesn't come on 🤔 I just hope we didn't break anything because we had no gas, but we thought we did. What should we look for? Maybe it's not lit?

[@srobeck77]

@@Teriandjacobworld gas is always, always cheaper to run than electric ones. if that wasnt the case, every appliance would be electric since it has way more advantages. so that shud be a good starting point. (Ex: gas driers (for your cloths) are cheaper to run than electric even though simply plugging in a drier into wall outlet is way easier than running gas pipe over to the drier). Im not going to go in depth in a mild, southern climate of a heat pump discussion....this is just a statement of a gas furnace vs space heater operating costs. As far as why its not running, a furnace has a very distinct sequence of operations (like a straight forward math problem). so when u try to run it, u have to pay attention to when the furance stops running compared with the expected sequence. You can youtube a furnace sequence of operations, but the simple stuff would be does it try to ignite, then stay light in the burners, is the gas valve properly selected for either natural gas or propane, was it even installed properly to begin with, etc. Get some background youtube knowledge on a sequence of operations for a furnace, then observe when it stops running and i can help you out then.

[@keithhults8986]

On an oil fired boiler, never touch the rock filtering on the back of a nozzle. The oils and dirt on your finger can clog oil flow, or distort the flame pattern in the fire box.. For those heating with oil fired heat

[@condor5635]

Funny I definitely keep spare capacitors and a contactor handy but have never changed out anything on my 20+ yr old furnace. Knock on wood now. At least I know how to do it now

[@PR-ou9oo]

Very nice explanation with real site works GOOD job I LOVE to watch your videos they are very real-practical way of knowledgeable KEEP making videos PLEAASE!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@AHandleOnThings]

P R, Thanks SO MUCH for the kind words! We promise to always make videos that are straight to the point and contain good information! Have a SUPER DAY! -Shane

[@CH-su6zz]

Awesome video, "Thank you so much", My problem ended up being the pressure switch hose i guess it wobbled loose ,working like a champ now, just in time we are expecting temps. to drop down in the 20"s tonight and a winter storm moving in with high winds

[@AHandleOnThings]

CH, Im glad it helped you out! Not much is worse than when your furnace quits you when you need it! Stay safe! -Shane

[@estherrodriquez4772]

Excellent video!!! Followed through on all the possibilities of furnace not igniting until a new control board was replaced. Thanks very much

[@AHandleOnThings]

Esther, Thanks a TON for the comment!! We absolutely LOVE hearing from folks when they have been helped by our videos!! It makes the work we put into making the video feel like it was worthwhile! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! -Shane

[@keithhults8986]

This video was done very well for most novices to understand. You did a great job of checking each safety point in sequence. All the controls are wired in series whether the boiler is gas or oil. Thermal couplings need mentioning. This is an ignition boiler. An older thermal couple boiler uses a pilot flame, that licks the tip of the thermal coupling, and supplies .26V the power the gas valve, or the boiler will not ignite. In my trade, when I take any wire assembly apart, take a close up picture of the board and connections, before you touch anything! Pictures are super important when working on a data/internet/service points rack with 200+ connections on any switches hubs etc.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Keith, Yes sir! a picture (or 12) is in order any time I repair stuff since the advent of smart phones! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@drippingredhawk]

The Four (4) P's ~ Proper Prevention (Preparedness) Prevents Problems. Your instructional video is straight forward and presents an easy step-by-step process to diagnose, identify and solve (fix) the problem. Start with the simple things first and work your way through the sequence. You helped remind me of that simple rule. My solution was as easy as re-attaching the vacuum hose. Voila! You helped save me at least a $75 service inspection fee. Thank you, Sir!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mitchell, EXCELLENT ! Its really cool to get comments from folks who got things sorted out easily! Stay warm! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@trirunner2520]

Great video! Well explained, good quality video, and easy to follow steps to walk through possible issues. Thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Trirunner, Thanks a ton for taking the time to comment ! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@dat219]

This is one of the best videos I have seen with any kind of repair very thorough thank you if I could give you thumbs up and hit how much I liked it 100 times I would

[@AHandleOnThings]

Michael, Thank you VERY much! We try hard to make our videos worthwhile and it is ALWAYS a pleasure to hear that we hit the mark! I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend! -Shane

[@patv2072]

Thanks for the time listing near the beginning of the video. Brilliant idea!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Pat, Not a problem at all, I know when my stuff is broken I want to get right to the part I need without a bunch of nonsense. Hope you got the help you needed! Stay warm my friend! -Shane

[@hunterinthebush]

Thank you! Merry Christmas this video saved me dirty flame sensor.

[@AHandleOnThings]

That's EXCELLENT!! Have a SUPER holiday season! Stay safe and stay healthy1 -Shane

[@jimw6991]

I have a different furnace and a seperate panel to control zone door motors. The zone motor panel board was shot, found one on ebay and replaced the board and attached the wires one at a time onto new board. Installed but didn't work. HVAC tech found "dip" switches on the board that needed to be in certain positions but weren't. Once the dip switches correctly positioned I was good. So depending on the setup you have it might be a tougher R and R than shown, Still good example of troubleshooting. Thanks for posting.

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Awesome video you are a fine teacher!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you Bobby, I hope we got you the info you needed to get out of any binds you may find yourself in Have a super day! -Shane

[@mrpinksvo85]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this video. It allowed me to trouble shoot my system and identify a bad ignitor. $30 later, we're back to heating the house. THANKS!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you VERY much for the comment! Finding out that we helped people is the ONLY real benefit we get from the channel and I am alway so happy to hear we have another person who has been helped. Stories like yours prove to us that it was worth taking our time to make the video! Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@vutran-ds1gw]

Good job man, this is video everything i need thank you so much.

[@fancypelusa2863]

Very well presented and explained.

[@AHandleOnThings]

EXELLENT! I'm so glad the video is helping people! Have a super day! -Shane

[@GottaKnowJoeHobbies]

It's one of the best how-to videos I've seen. You need to make a how-to video covering how to make a how-to video ... as even my videos are as bad as city cooked BBQ. Very helpful. Thank you

[@AHandleOnThings]

Joe, Thanks a ton for the comment my friend! I love to hear when my videos get people out of a sticky (and cold) situation! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@alejandrobatista2481]

Thank you Shane, I can’t wait to get home and try this! Greetings from Houston, TX

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jose, I hope you get back up and running! I know you folks in TX are having a rough go of it this week, Stay safe and stay healthy my friend, -Shane

[@alejandrobatista2481]

@@AHandleOnThings thank you 🙌🏽

[@jeffscomp]

good video, bought a house with a goodman furnace similar to that. it seems to be working now but thinking ahead. it's a pretty decent looking furnace

[@edwardbrabant1604]

super help full I'm a hands on kind of guy and this save me a ton of money my pressure switch was stuck open cleaned the clogs and boom fired right up

[@AHandleOnThings]

Edward, EXCELLENT!! I love to hear when people get out of a jam with our videos! The furnace repair guys dont like me quite as much as people who save money tho. LOL Stay warm my friend and Merry Christmas ! -Shane

[@amorepreparedlife4557]

Now thats an expensive mouse! great video ! I learned a lot of stuff that I will be able to use

[@AHandleOnThings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deadmanswife1]

@@AHandleOnThings $600 will buy a lot of electric baseboard heat

[@qcitizen6738]

Thorough, systematic and clear.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you VERY much for the comment! Stay safe and stay healthy my friend, and have a super holiday season -Shane

[@wlonkly]

It's a long weekend here in Canada and the windchill is -20 C, and I had no heat. Thanks to this video (and a very similar Goodman) I was able to track it down to a stuck pressure switch, and a quick suck on the tube unstuck it long enough for us to get some heat flowing again until I can get a replacement switch. Thanks for such a clear video!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Rich, It is a cold one this weekend here in Wisconsin too! -37F last night not counting windchill ! I NEVER get tired of hearing that this video helped people out when they were in a jam! Makes the whole KZbin thing worthwhile to me. Super glad to hear you were able to get the furnace back on track and get warm again! Stay safe, healthy, ans WARM !! -Shane

[@JMA0413]

Great video love the step by step very helpful thank you from all the way from Boston

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jay, Thanks for the comment from Boston!! I am an insurance adjuster and I worked a few storms in your neck of the woods! Beautiful area! Thats about as close as I let them send me to NYC... lol Have a super day and thanks again! -Shane

[@dylanmccarty993]

Excellent video, helped me tremendously. Thanks!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Dylan, Thank you SO much for taking the time to comment! Im glad we got you the info you needed! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@paulgrey7462]

Great, great, great video

[@markgigiel2722]

I learned "Flow Charts" / "Logic Diagrams" in electronics school in the 70's . Being able to think in that manner when troubleshooting ANYTHING is the key. Doesn't matter what your trying to fix or operate, it's all the same.

[@oneofmany1087]

Thanks, Awesome video and information!

[@mrfixit0067]

I like the short breaks between explanations, give your mind time to digest the material!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mr Fix it, Thank you very much for the comment! Im happy to hear that the chapter breaks have the value I intended! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@mrfixit0067]

@@AHandleOnThings Merry Christmas to you!

[@LisaBC-tn7vj]

It is very helpful😊

[@rebeccabarnes6158]

I can't thank you enough for your video. It is currently close to midnight, the current temp is -8 with the wind chill, it's snowing on top of having an ice storm the day before, and oh did I mention it's Central Texas and we never have weather like this - ever. Our Goodman all of a sudden would start up, but fail to ignite. Now I'm worried that without heat our pipes are going to burst, and because of the weather and road conditions we wouldn't be able to get anyone over to repair the system for days, as this is how long the storm is supposed to last. Your video changed all of that. It was my flame sensor, that I took apart and cleaned. Thank you for saying that it won't look too dirty, but that it doesn't take much to cause it to not work. You're right, that it didn't appear to be dirty, but I cleaned it anyways and it worked! Thank you so much again for all of your help!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Rebecca, I can’t tell you how happy I am that my video helped you get your furnace back up and running ! when I hear about people getting the info they need in an emergency from that video it makes me very happy I took the time to make it! stay safe, healthy, and WARM!! -shane

[@MaGarcia2000]

Great explanation 😊

[@AHandleOnThings]

M G, Thanks for the comment! Stay warm and Merry Christmas ! -Shane

[@Sny734]

Good step by step trouble shooting. You saved me from ordering a circuit board. 4 days to get a new igniter so I'm lighting it with a BBQ lighter. I turned the thermostat to 80 so I could shut it off when I wanted to. It ran for 3 or 4 min and shut the fire off. I was thinking the over heat switch was turning it off. I was right. I have over half the registers closed in rooms I don't use. I opened a couple trying to keep the over heat switch from shutting things down but no good. It was 55 out today so we were OK but now it's 35 so I went to the basement to cycle it get the temp up so I could go to bed and sitting in a chair relighting it when it shuts off.. OK OK I'm getting to it. I glanced over and saw the gas shut off valve. I started closing it till I just barely noticed a reduction in flame and noise. PERFECT! Back up stairs with a beer and TV till It got to 75 and shut it off. Going to bed. By the way, that over heat switch has been working like that for 11 yrs. I think I'm going to leave the flame where it's at. Anything wrong with that? 10 yrs I replaced the vacuum switch. 16 yrs now the igniter.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Glad to hear that my video got you warm again! I can't say that I would agree to "running around" an overheat issue for very long. The safety switches are there to stop a malfunction to keep you from having more serious issues. Fires, carbon & oher gas issues etc... (stuff that could possibly kill you) If you are unable to get the furnace to function on its own without tripping safeties and need to manipulate the furnace to make it work anyhow... I am honestly afraid for your safety. I would advise doing whatever is needed to get the problem sorted out and the furnace working safely ASAP. I know... not what you wanted to hear, but I do tend to skip past the fluff and tell it like I see it. Be safe and stay healthy my friend! -ShaneK

[@Sny734]

@@AHandleOnThings The furnace was replaced after the floods in 2004, they were hard to get as hurricane Ivan ruined lots of furnaces. Anyway 1200sq ft well insulated house I think the 110,000 might be to big for the house and duct work. Yes I have 4 of the 8 vents shut off in rooms I don't want to heat$$. I ordered the new igniter 3:30 the 13th. As of now it hasn't left the Lancaster post office yet the 15th. (none to be had local) Temps in Pittsburgh aren't to bad 49 to 65 today. With cutting the gas shut off back just very little I only have to light it once now and runs perfect till I shut it off (the over heat isn't tripping any more) I don't care for the heat going up the chimney but $120 peak heating bill W/hot water tank doesn't justify a new one with plastic chimney yet. Thanks.

[@jstoned1]

Thank you for helping me diagnose my heater!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jason, I am VERY happy to hear we gave you the information you needed to sort out your heater issue! Thanks a bunch for letting us know. It is always great to hear from folks who were able to get some benefit from the videos! I hope you have a fantastic holiday season. Stay safe and stay healthy ! -Shane

[@rogerwx]

PERFECT SHANE DO ANOTHER ONE

[@nicolehorrocks7375]

You are an amazing teacher! I have watched many different do it yourself videos on KZbin, only to become irritated with them. I’m heading out now to work on my furnace with my new found knowledge! I’ll let you know how I make out. I just hope it’s not the control board.🤞🏼

[@AHandleOnThings]

Nicole, Thank you very much for the kind words! And...The good news is, it is rarely the control board. Just be careful and take your time and think it through and most things are going to be within your ability. Be sure to let us know what you found! Have a super evening! -Shane

[@Ahmed-bj4gu]

Very nicely done instruction video. Clear and concise. Thank you for your efforts in putting it together and for sharing..

[@johnbarnett7953]

Very informative, no steps skipped and each one clearly explained. Thanks for posting!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks for the comment John! It sure helps to get feedback from viewers! Stay safe! -Shane

[@TheHtmajeed]

Well done...

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks much! Stay safe and stay healthy -Shane

[@romulolopez3242]

Good job

[@AHandleOnThings]

Romulo, Thanks a TON for taking the time to comment! We appreciate it a lot when people let us know they got some benefit from the video! Have a SUPER holiday season! -Shane

[@anthonytran98290]

You are a rockstar man love your Channel

[@AHandleOnThings]

Lol... Thanks Anthony, you made my day! Have a super day ! -Shane

[@stephenedmonds4446]

This was freaking AWESOME. Thank you so much

[@AHandleOnThings]

Stephen, LOL! Im SOOO glad you got some value out of the video! Stay warm! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@mikewhite8848]

Thanks man switched out my old broken ignitior sensor and boom! turned right back on.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mike, That is EXCELLENT!!! Stay warm brother! -Shane

[@edbrandt8972]

thanks for the flame sensor cleaning section.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Ed, Any time brother! Thank YOU for taking the time to put up the comment! I hope the video helped to get you out of whatever bad spot you were in! Have a super week and stay warm! -Shane

[@edbrandt8972]

@@AHandleOnThings I diagnosed a bad control board which is NOT sending 24 volts to my gas valve. I do have 24+ volts coming from the transformer. Cleaning the flame sensor is a simple PM item and can do at the same time. I have see others clear with steel wool on here, but will switch to acetone.

[@AHandleOnThings]

@@edbrandt8972 Right on... Bad luck on th econtrol board but knowing is ALWAYS better than not knowing! -have a super day -Shane

[@edbrandt8972]

@@AHandleOnThings I ordered the wrong part. One of the high limit switch had tripped and it had a reset button on it. I have hear again. My mistake on diagnosing it. I got the control board used on ebay and it works fine. I did not test the continuity of the wire with the limit switches..

[@Sebor64]

I'm a single woman and just got my furnace running based on your video, thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Katy THAT IS FANTASTIC!! There really isnt much to most of that stuff when the mystery is taken away ! When things stop working it is often an opportunity to LEARN something! I LOVE IT that you found the info you needed in our video and jumped in and fixed it yourself! Have a super day and stay safe! -Shane

[@austin3626]

Very nice video

[@AHandleOnThings]

Austin, Thanks very much for the view and the comment! I hope you found some useful information in it. Have a super evening and stay safe, healthy, and WARM! -Shane

[@mariemcmahon2222]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@AHandleOnThings]

Marie, Thanks for the comment! Stay safe and warm! -Shane

[@MikeLinley74]

Great video and instruction. Thank you for this.

[@deebosmith4614]

Nice good work love this video ❤

[@michaelsavich9348]

Very nice and informative video,...thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks Michael! I appreciate the nice comment and the view! Have super weekend! -Shane

[@ENCurtis]

This was really helpful! Thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

ENCurtis, Thanks a TON for the comment! Folks like you letting us know when the video is satisfactory is beyond valuable to us. I hope you have a super weekend and a warm house this winter! Stay safe and healthy. -Shane

[@fred306801]

Well done! Great video. I tried to clean my flame sensor but touched the ignitor and it broke. So, I run down to the local HVAC shop, and they wanted $107 for it. l looked on Amazon and it was $90 Looked on Ebay, $30. Thinking I did something wonderful I thought I would share this with the HVAC guy I go to the shop and tell him. Not a great idea he seemed pissed and told me, well you get what you pay for what you got is junk it will not last. Perhaps I have bought many things from Ebay. Sometimes they last and sometimes not. I guess it depends on what you buy. TV cables and things have been good. Drill batteries not so much. Just got this ignitor. So, we will see. The ignitor gets red hot and glows but No gas, not sure if its the gas valve or Cricut board. I did find a bad capacitor on the blower fan. I will get a new one tomorrow.

[@thanhluong8297]

Thank you for all your help ❤❤❤

[@scottymizzo415]

This video was on point thank you

[@michaelalas6684]

Thanks A LOT! 👍😊

[@satterfieldelectric5504]

I AM A LIC.HEATING AND AIR GUY AND YOUR FIRST PROBLEM IS OWNING A GOODMAN.YOU DID A GOOD JOB.THROUGH EXSPERIENCE,I CLOSE EVERY POSSIBLE ENTRANCEWAY TO THE UNIT TO SOLVE CALL BACKS.ALLSO VACCUM OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT.GOOD JOB.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Satterfield Electric, EXCELLENT recommendations ! Thank you VERY much for your input! We always value input from the professionals out there! Hope you have a super weekend! -Shane

[@jeanethscott8806]

Great video I learned a lot has a home owner most of the time these technician telling you that you need a new system when in reality you know that it only requires simple repairs if the person know what he's doing. A new system is more expensive for the homeowner and more money in is pocket

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jeaneth, That certainly happens out there sometimes. Like you, I have seen many that do a good job and plenty who are strictly in it for the money that they can take from you. Either way, having basic knowledge of your furnace system is valuable whether you do the work yourself, or if you use the knowledge to sift through "information" some furnace guy is telling you. At any rate, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment! I hope you have a fantastic weekend! -Shane

[@Secretaznsauce]

Hey thanks for the vid. My problem wasnt the pressure switch but the valve from the exhaust fan to create the vac. I would add blowing into the fan too via the hose

[@AHandleOnThings]

Secret, Excellent suggestion! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@timklein3962]

One great video; thanks for posting it;

[@AHandleOnThings]

Tim, Thanks for taking the time to comment for us! I hope you got enough information to get your furnace back up and running. Have a wonderful evening. -Shane

[@mrfelix2510]

Grrat video, thanks

[@CannedFunkMusic]

Thank you soooo much!!! I have the same light code as this and I’m going out to get a multimeter.

[@robertgeier4561]

Thank you for a terrific DIY video. I had a different problem, but your schematic helped me diagnose a bad pressure switch.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Robert, LOTS of pressure switches causing problems this week! Im super happy to hear you got things back up and running again! Stay safe and stay warm my friend! -Shane

[@threedkilla2579]

Btw very good easy explanation and knowledge as a repair guy we wold have prob charged 50 a hr and for parts usally full price and half so prob 300-400 call I'd say u def saved bc your knowledge

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks for the excellent comments brother! Have a super day! -shane