Goodman Furnace Won't Start

This is a fix for many gas furnaces. Cleaning the heat sensor will help for furnace burners turning off and on, and igniting issues.
Good luck

[@leeholloway6284]

You're the man, it's going to be -12 tonight, and we will not be freezing our butts off because of you. Thanks a lot man

[@modenim]

It's funny how such a little thing can lead to a big problem that requires a little fix LOL. Stay warm.

[@MrSpikeFreemen]

Three years later and you’re still saving people’s day. Thanks bud.

[@modenim]

LOL it’s so simple it was clearly worth sharing 👌🏾

[@newbenjamin]

Plus one for the fix - this was my problem. Exhaust fan would start to rev up, then stop. Over and over. Called my "furnace guy" and he said everything looked normal, try a new thermostat. Same issue. Went to google. Typed "Goodman furnace tries to start." First result. Boom. Did this and everything fired up like normal. Just goes to show you really can't pay for good advice. So...thank you!

[@modenim]

All good. Glad it work for you too

[@newbenjamin]

So now this morning, no response whatsoever from the furnace. Thermostat (Nest) is calling for heat, doesn't show a connection error, and the furnace does nothing. Any other simple ideas to try or is it time to call a pro?

[@modenim]

Sorry but Nest is a newer technology and I'm still in the dark ages with mine. It sounds as though there may be a communication issue between the thermostat and furnace. Try switching off the furnace via the breaker panel and leaving it off for a minute. Switch it back on and hopefully the Nest will reestablish a connection if this is the issue. I'd search youtube for Nest related issues of this kind. Only after that would I consult a tech. Only because you should figure this out should the problem arise again because it will likely happen again.

[@thomasprohaska6317]

Your furnace guy is an idiot, a flame sensor should always be removed and cleaned yearly propane furnace especially due to the caustic nature of the gas.After a few years of use they are often pitted badly and need replacement.

[@haynesharris5219]

Yup mine was cycling on and off this post have us with heat!! Worked great

[@steveyasin2230]

Huge thank you as well !! Our Goodman is 3 years old and today it was 29F in DC area. Home Insurance said no one available for another 3 days !! Your advice totally worked !!!

[@modenim]

Thanks Awesome. Please out a brother out and subscribe LOL

[@RAF92Warhawk]

Shoutout to this dude for being the real MVP. Woke up on Christmas Eve with the house 60 degrees wondering how I would even be able to get anyone to come out and fix it. Furnace would cycle on and off about 5 or 6 times without blowing any heat, and then just stay off. I took out the little rod, lightly sanded it and put it back in and everything is working fine again. Mine had a little carbon buildup on it that just needed to be removed. Thanks dude!!

[@MethuselahMusic]

Came on here looking to solve a furnace issue. Coming away with a classy way to deal with rude hecklers. Thanks Mark. You relayed the info people need to resolve this issue.

[@modenim]

Thanks Robbie and Merry Christmas

[@dianedoherty9611]

Thank you sooo very much for these instructions! 24 degrees this morning and furnace wouldn’t come on. We cleaned the heat sensors and on it came . You’re a lifesaver.

[@modenim]

Aha glad it’s still working. I have to clean the sensor every winter so I’m glad this video is still helping folks. Happy holidays!!!

[@nickgarcia9177]

worked great first try. I didn't have steel wool so i used the rough side of a new dish sponge. I appreciate the help Mark. Thank you

[@modenim]

Awesome. Glad it worked Nick. Stay warm

[@Armilite1]

Thanks, Mark your Video Helped me last night. My Goodman has worked flawless for 7+ years. Took the part out, cleaned lightly with a new piece of Scotch Brite Pad and reinstalled, fired right up. Thanks!

[@modenim]

Awesome!!!! Stay warm 😀

[@teamjj153]

Hey Mark J. This same issue happen to me aboat 2 years ago , want to thank you for the refresher happen this morning Northwest Indiana pretty cold outside ,woke up the house was 63 degrees. Work like a charm. TY👍👍👍

[@modenim]

Awesome. It’s getter cold up here in Canada too. I’m not ready for winter LOL

[@teamjj153]

@@modenim you the man you the man stay warm up there my friend👍👍

[@paulh3892]

Thank you so much for posting this. Thanks to you my wife and I have the heat restored in our house!

[@modenim]

No problem. Glad it helped

[@modenim]

LOL that would make for a better title for sure ha ha

[@codyjohnson8295]

It's 8pm on a sun, I'm sure a service call would be over 100 bucks. I watched your video and kept looking for more thinking there is no way it's that simple. 20 min later I decided to just take it out and take some steel wool to it even though it looked fine. Furnace is working again. Thank you for the help, I'm extremely appreciative.

[@modenim]

It’s always nice when it’s simple. Glad it helped

[@tommiller4438]

Great video and advice. This was exactly the problem on my two year old Goodman furnace and it saved us at least $125 service call. Thank you.

[@modenim]

All good Tom. Saving money is what it’s all about

[@hotroddevils5031]

Dec. 10th, 2018, Thanks Mark . This worked for my furnace today, took less than 30 minutes. Saved me a service call and $$$ This works, thanks again! Merry Christmas!

[@modenim]

You’re very welcome. Merry Christmas!!!!

[@mruggadugga2998]

Ok this is a solid video. Before I went to bed I noticed my furnace wasn’t kicking on and it was about 4 degrees cooler in my house. I found this and my furnace is kicking on. Thanks for the great video at almost midnight!! Much appreciated

[@modenim]

Glad it worked for ya 👍🏿

[@marcusakathecommonwealthco637]

this video is a greater service to humanity than anything I’ve ever accomplished thanks for taking the time

[@modenim]

LOL it’s not world peace but it’s a start I suppose ha ha. Stay warm

[@annamdominguez5]

BIG SHOUTOUT! saved me some money!! This was the issue with my heater system!

[@modenim]

Awesome 👍🏿

[@cecilyt006]

5 blinks for me, will try this. 100k-plus hits indicates a lot of owners with problems. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share!!

[@modenim]

I do hope it works for you. When I shot this video was the last and only time it happened with my new furnace. No problems since. Good luck

[@75jrwhite]

Just bought our new Goodman furnace this past summer and it stopped working at 9p.m.😡 Cold af outside and getting colder. Thx to your video we have heat again THANK YOU!!!

[@haynesharris5219]

Thank you so much saved me in Corona land couldn’t afford a service call worked like a charm!!!!!

[@modenim]

That’s awesome. Glad it worked

[@cultofthevoid5677]

Thank you!!! This worked and probably saved me and my family a lot of money! By the way, if you don't have any steel wool you can also try just scraping at it with a tooth brush, that's what I did and it's working. I'm not sure if it's a permanent solution but if it cuts off again I'll try it with the steel wool!

[@modenim]

Yes use anything that works. Sand paper is great too

[@dbosdiablosauce]

just tried it and it worked like a charm!!! thanks

[@modenim]

Awesome!!!

[@leonh9010]

Thank you so much Douglas! This was exactly my problem. Our furnace is working again. Have a blessed day!

[@modenim]

Who’s Douglas? LOL glad it worked out 😊

[@TheGg6422]

Thank for the video. The igniter is right beside the Flame sensor and with an ohm meter should read about 50 ohms. A furnace repair tech charged my $90 but its on Amazon for $27, that big savings.

[@modenim]

Ha I love amazon!!! Glad things worked out for you.

[@marklarson2299]

Just wanted to chime in I have same type of furnace mine is 9 years old now two years ago it wouldn't work I called in a technician he clean the flame sensor said see you next year I'll clean the igniter which is what was shown in this video fast forward to do now two years later furnace wouldn't work I remembered what he had said to me I cleaned both of them was steel wool he said you could use a crisp dollar bill but I ended up using steel wool put both of them back into the furnace been running great for over a week now I appreciate your video hope this will also help somebody to Merry Christmas 2019

[@danow01]

Bless you for putting this video online.... I have a background in HVAC and electronics and I was scratching my head. What had me stumped is my unit didn't throw a code and it should have. Pulled the sensor out and it had some layer of something on it so I cleaned it up with a piece of steelwool and now it is working again..... Thanks!

[@modenim]

No problem. It’s such an easy fix affecting a lot of folks. Stay warm 😀

[@danow01]

I have to say I was skeptical especially when I saw such a light coat of crud on it. It should have also put out a code but there weren't any. Thanks again my friend.

[@modenim]

All good Dano

[@toy4bob]

Thanks sir... you saved my Sunday. Exactly what was wrong and fired right up after doing what you said!

[@modenim]

Glad it worked for you. Now you can watch the Super Bowl and keep warm 😀

[@scrapwire1]

Thanks for the video Mark, I had a different problem with my 2 ton Goodman unit, the heater combustion air fan was staying on, the ignitor would come on, the burners would light, then about 10 seconds later the burners would turn off. I then turned the A/C on and it operated properly. I noticed the Combustion fan was running really rough, off balance. I removed the fan and found the top pipe from the exhaust that goes out the roof, there was a big mud dauber nest so big the whole thing couldn't fall into the cage wheel blower for the fan, this was blocking the required amount of oxygen for the burner to stay lighted so the unit was turning itself off. After cleaning, the unit works as it always did. I apologize for crashing your video, didn't know if you had ever encountered anything like this.

[@modenim]

You sound like you know what you’re doing LOL. Glad it worked out for you.

[@sagetx]

Christmas eve, I'm in the attic. You saved Christmas 🤶! Thanx

[@modenim]

Awesome!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!

[@scottmathisen9698]

Did the trick...cleaned it off with some emory cloth and fired right up. Appreciate the solid information

[@modenim]

Awesome!!!! Glad it worked out

[@jbassjazzunit]

You saved me probably $150+ today. Major thanks for posting this video.

[@modenim]

All good Fred. Glad it worked out for you man

[@blakewilliams9026]

Just worked wonders for me. Thanks for the post!

[@modenim]

Awesome

[@Bama32]

I had to climb in my attic and work on my gas horizontal furnace, the men in my family are so impressed and a little embarrassed but a whole lot warmer thanks to you. Thank you!! It was below freezing when it went out last night, thank you!

[@modenim]

LOL you showed them how to get things done didn’t you Liz? Good for you and glad this helped

[@amyersadams]

Gonna try this tomorrow. Really hope this works. I had the blower motor replaced last year. Smh. Only thing I miss about renting. Thanks.

[@modenim]

I hope it works out for you. A gas fitter friend told me about this quick fix a couple of years ago. I've done it at least several times over the years. Good luck

[@ajs7878]

Good info for the do it yerselfer. Sometimes a dirty flame sensor can knock out the igniter by making it retry over and over. Sometimes

[@modenim]

It's true and such a simple fix for those who aren't intimidated by machinery. Thanks for the love

[@bassethoundguy3545]

thanks for the tip brother, it worked for me, again thank you!!

[@modenim]

basset hound guy glad to hear. Stay warm

[@shelleyp5]

Thanks so so much for this video, you also saved me $$ and the hassle of getting a repairman! I'm a woman in her late 50's (fairly handy) and it was a very easy fix.

[@modenim]

Good for you. You’ll find even when the thermostat isn’t properly adjusting to selected room temp it’s the same fix

[@shelleyp5]

@@modenim Hi Mark, Me again. So worked for a while but not lighting again. Tried to clean off sensor again but no luck starting up. Could I need a new sensor? Unit is about 10 years old.

[@modenim]

Honestly, I’m not sure. I’m not a pro just a home owner.

[@shelleyp5]

@@modenim Okay, thanks anyway!

[@modenim]

Sorry Shelley. I have to be careful not to offer the wrong advice. If I come across any info that may help I’ll be sure to let you know.

[@DU30DU30]

Thanks a million sir!!!! It worked! hopefully the problem wont come back. I copied everything you did and it works like a dream again! thanks thanks to you boss!!!

[@modenim]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@MrDutchentre]

You are the best! Same problem with my three-year-old furnace. Help me understand how this worked? I simply used steel wool on it and it worked like a charm. It didn’t look like it had much of anything on it.

[@HornOfGoat33]

Thanks man, worked like a charm!

[@modenim]

Awesome, glad it worked for you. Stay warm

[@-_-Alx]

Thank you!!! This worked excellent for my Goodman Furnace, error code E1. Even though the error code E1 is "fault at low pressure switch", I've tried cleaning the heat sensor, as you'd suggested, with fine grade sand paper. This solved the issue. My Goodman furnace was 5 years old

[@lancairw867]

Winning 😆👍🏻 thanks. Have a 12 year old Goodman gas furnace (blower on but no heat cycle). Had the 3 red error code. Bought a new $30 pressure switch and fired right up with a steady red light 💡 Thanks for saving me $$$$$

[@modenim]

All good. Stay warm. It’s freezing out

[@lancairw867]

Mark Johnson yes sir even in Tennessee. Have a good one. Thanks for your help.

[@jamesritchie8668]

Just did this to my furnace and it works great.

[@modenim]

Glad it worked. It’s always the first thing to try for me personally

[@dgrall1]

Thank you so much! The furnace is running again.

[@heilioEcentric]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@modenim]

No problem glad it worked out

[@mallakiNY]

Thank you for your Video. I have tried everything without any luck and then I watched your video and that was it!... If i would call for tech he would probably replace gas valve and charge me $500+... Thanks for posting this video and have a great Thanksgiving!!!!

[@modenim]

I don’t think HVAC guys like me very much LOL

[@NyteMunkey]

This was it for me. Thanks so much!

[@modenim]

Awesome!!! Glad cause it’s getting cold out there

[@charless3714]

Great advice. Worked for me too. Up vote and subscribed. Well done!

[@modenim]

Awesome and thank you

[@FromHyrule]

I thought the title said goddamn furnace won’t turn on 😂😂

[@davidallen103]

Thanks! This took care of my issue :)

[@modenim]

Awesome

[@RL18214]

Thanks so much. Now I have heat, and no repair bill.

[@modenim]

Awesome. Stay warm

[@xozeluiz6301]

Totally cool bro, thks for the tip

[@modenim]

No problem

[@gixxerpsycho]

Worked like a charm...Thanks!!!

[@modenim]

That’s awesome

[@reachlax]

Thank you so much for taking time to explain. I had a problem with the sensor that you explained, after cleaning it by scotch bright , my heater is back on. thanks a ton for saving money and helping community.

[@modenim]

That’s awesome!!! Stay warm😀

[@michaelheeley9845]

That worked! Thanks so much!

[@modenim]

Great!!! Record breaking lows everywhere this year. Stay warm

[@raulcenturion8127]

Thank you!! was my problem 4:30am Saturday December 26

[@rr1504]

Thanks for sharing the video. I just fixed mine and saved $ 100 at least

[@modenim]

All good Mike High :)

[@andres7196]

Worked like a charm

[@adriennekirkland719]

Thank you will check asap I just had my air ducts cleaned. I really hope this is the problem, it’s only 2 years old. Not sure what you said about making sure something was turned off.

[@modenim]

Make sure the power to the furnace is turned off. Either at the breaker panel or there should be a switch close to the furnace. Good luck

[@123andme]

Good job!

[@ericktremblay9512]

Thanks for the video, you helped me out today and save some $

[@modenim]

Glad this is still working for folks 👍🏿

[@andrebarnes5772]

Thank you so so much, amazing video helped and works great

[@modenim]

You’re welcome

[@moname7017]

Was the light thru the bottom peephole blinking? I just replaced both of my pressure switches because of the 3 blink code and still nothing! Gonna try this and will let you know. Thank you. Nope, it didn't. Im gonna try the fan capacitor next. Update: new blower motor assembly and she fired right up!

[@ivantaylor3139]

Ty, 5 minute fix on a cold ass day

[@modenim]

No problem. Had to do mine again last week. Quick and easy

[@nathanbrown9269]

YES! it totally worked! Thanks.

[@modenim]

You’re welcome 👍🏿

[@mikeberlasty1805]

You Rock, was just about to give up found your video and now have a fully functioning furnace on the day after Christmas. Thank You Very Much Mark.

[@modenim]

The gift that keeps on giving LOL. Happy Holidays

[@kstix007]

Same situation as mine. Boxing day dec 26th 2020 saw me running around like an headless chicken. Thanks to this guy's video. Worked like a charm

[@cassidymessick9354]

Hey thank you! Me and my dad just watched this cause we have the same one and are having the same problem with it not turning on but we believe there is a power supply issue cause it won’t even turn on

[@modenim]

Is the power switch or breaker to the unit on?

[@modenim]

@Ahkiana There should be a power supply cable that runs to the furnace. Follow that cable and it should lead to a toggle switch which is typically just like a light switch. That switch should cut power on and off to the furnace unless the switch itself is faulty. If you can find the switch, go to your breaker panel and switch the furnace on and off for there. Be sure to turn that breaker off before attempting anything. If you are at all uncomfortable doing this than don’t. Call in a professional. Good luck

[@modenim]

@Ahkiana No problem. Hope it works out 👍🏿

[@wizzardlifestudio6880]

Thanks, mine turned out to be the input wires were fried at the wire nuts. Just recut and nut, good to go.

[@modenim]

Awesome, glad you figured it out before it really starts getting cold

[@axpi391]

Thank you so much !

[@modenim]

You’re welcome so much! 😁

[@masoodkazemi9763]

Thanks, I did it and worked

[@modenim]

Awesome

[@Wlw908]

Sweet !! it worked thanks alot!

[@modenim]

Glad it worked for you. Stay warm : )

[@Wlw908]

Mark Johnson Thanks! You just saved me some cash !!

[@mambowman]

on my goodman the flame sensor has a hose and other stuff obstructing my access to the little nut.your access appears more room to get at it. can you tell me the size of the wrench you needed? thanks,great vid.

[@modenim]

It used a 1/4 socket with and extension because it definitely is pretty tight in there. Getting it off is one thing. Putting it back on is even less fun LOL

[@Riverrockphotos]

This worked I just canceled the service call. I would have been so pissed if he got here cleaned that and said here you go that will be 150 bucks.

[@modenim]

Oh he wouldn’t even tell you what it was so you call again next time

[@satochinakamoto6129]

In the lower right hand quadrant of the circuit board has a 3 amp blade fuse. Same as a fuse in a car Check the fuse and or replace if defective.

[@crps42886]

Thank you!

[@modenim]

No problem

[@tomeutsler5461]

That may be the answer to mine , fan comes on for period of time , burners never light and fan cuts off . When it does come on ? and reaches set temp , cuts off and never again comes back on when temp drops at Thermos~ Thanks

[@mrsmith913]

Did u find out what was going on ? I have the same issue.

[@702ringo1]

Good video thanks

[@modenim]

You’re welcome

[@zenoftupac9096]

Thx from 2020 ( still works ) Don’t be fooled by downvote ratio , prob for filming being less than Coppola-esque , but it’s good enough to locate and clean required sensor .

[@modenim]

LOL thanks

[@ckernest]

I have the same issue with my 1 year old Goodman furnace and seeking for help. It just couldn’t ignite even all the power is on. My question is whether I need to turn off the main circuit box to clean the flame sensor? Or turn off the power switch next to the furnace is good enough? Thanks. I am freezing at home and no technician gonna help us.

[@modenim]

Just turn off the switch that powers the furnace. If you feel like it’s saver to switch the breaker off that’s ok too

[@mayamanign]

I cleaned the rod. How do I properly turn everything back on? Thanks

[@modenim]

Hey Jones, if you've put the rode back in place and the furnace cover back on, simply turn the furnace power switch back on. If the issue isn't resolved that perhaps this wasn't the fix that was needed.

[@AbeyKuruvilla]

worked for m yesterday and furnace was working fine for almost 24 hrs, but now again the same problem. tired cleaning the heat sensor but not working anymore., any thoughts?

[@modenim]

Perhaps replacing the rod itself but that may not remedy the problem. Check to insure there isn’t an issue with your thermostat. Otherwise you may have to call for service

[@josenunez5522]

troubleshoot my goodman hot forced air furnace. Heres exactly what happened.. replaced the original thermostat with a smart thermostat and the ROLLOUT SWITCH kept triggering. So I went back to the original thermostat and as I was doing so the R and the W wire accidently touched my screw driver and caused the led light in the circuit board to show that it has no power. Next, I checked the on/off switch. All good, 120V. I then checked the junction box on the furnace. All good, 120V. I then checked the cover switch, all good, polarity tested fine. I looked around and I do not see any burnt wires. made sure there not no disconnected/loose wires, all good. I thought on the circuit board and could I pull a code from there. No light to tell me if there was a code. I have 120 V going to the transformer and 28V? coming out. I checked the 3amp fuse on the circuit board, good. I'm at the point where I think the circuit board is dead but not 100% sure any recommendations #hvac please reach out thanks!

[@modenim]

To be honest, you sound like you know way more than I do. I’d suggest putting the old thermostat back on and seeing if all is good. If so, you may have damaged something on the new unit. Anything new is more fragile than the things of old I find.

[@josenunez5522]

@@modenim lol appreciate the response.... I think its the circuit board ended up finding the manual and it says if the led light isn't on the circuit board can be faulty.. ordered a new one

[@modenim]

@@josenunez5522 Let me know how it goes.

[@amarinayat8879]

If this is the issue, does your furnace not light up at all, or do the burners light up and turn off immediately? Was there a flash code? Thanks in advance..... trying to figure out why my furnace will not light up

[@modenim]

Hi Amar, my burner would light up and go out after about 5-7 sec. The issue for me was the flame sensor as described in this video. If your furnace isn't lighting at all that sounds like a different issue. Perhaps the issue is the igniter. I'm honestly not qualified to give advice in that regard but maybe it's something you should look into next.

[@amarinayat8879]

@@modenim Hi Mark, thanks for the quick response. I finally solved the mystery on my furnace. I will give a quick synopsis it might benefit someone. ... Goodman furnace was giving 4 flash error code when the thermostat called for heat. Inducer motor would run for few seconds while blower would continue running. Ignitor would not glow. The code is for high limit switch open. However all high limit switches and their wires checked out good. Vacum switch was good too..... anyway, to cut the long story short.... while checking the control board with my meter found a lose solder.... though not visible, but continuity test failed. Soldered the board, and that fixed it...... someone had similar issue it cost them $1,100

[@modenim]

Wow, good for you. I would have wimped out and called a tech before soldering. Nice investigative work

[@dargondude2375]

My 10-year-old furnace had the exact same issue and I was able to resolve it following the instructions from this video, thx

[@modenim]

Glad it worked

[@louishollandjr]

I Have same Problems only year old Goodman furnace and they forgotten about the intake Exhaust to Bad Company.

[@FEDERALSIGNALTECH]

Also the induction blower motor can go bad.

[@zyou8er]

My Goodman is 9 months old and it’s having this issue. Makes me wonder, if I should have paid the extra for a better brand.

[@modenim]

To be honest, everything made today seems like it’s purposely made not to last. Dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, fridges they’ve all gone on me within 2-4 years. It’s definitely infuriating. Even furniture doesn’t last like it used to

[@zyou8er]

@@modenim yeah, I agree!

[@muhdskusman4822]

What do we have in middle of the burner 2 wire switch

[@modenim]

Sorry not sure what you’re referring too. Can you clarify please?

[@mikedavis5397]

Lol,,,no problem Mark,,,you got it running..! Re reading this,,I was kinda of an asshole. I apologize. Audio,video,lighting good...👍

[@mayraflores3418]

If the red light stop flashing what does that mean?

[@modenim]

I don’t know what unit you have but the Red light typically flashes when there’s a problem.

[@nhannguyen-sr9vh]

I just installed a goodman furnace and it has this same problem. it is literally a few hours old. flame sensor is clean.

[@modenim]

Call the installer back to remedy the issue. Should still be under warranty assuming this isn’t a refurbished unit

[@nhannguyen-sr9vh]

@@modenim i installed it lol. but thanks for response!

[@modenim]

Oh LOL

[@SNBoomer4ever]

No error codes. Cleaned the sensor and the ignitor comes on but the the gas goes to on and then off real quick. Cycle restarts and repeats indefinitely. Control board?

[@modenim]

It’s still sounds like it may still be the flame sensor. Try cleaning it again with some steel wool. If it still fails then it may be the control board. If that’s the case call in a pro. Sorry if this isn’t very helpful

[@SNBoomer4ever]

@@modenim I appreciate the response, I'll try it. Thanks.

[@modenim]

Good luck. If you find it’s something else and resolve the issue please share

[@TheSparky910]

I'm scared to do this but I bet this is the problem based on everyone's comments. I can't afford to pay a service man. Did you turn off the breaker or just the power switch to your furnace when doing this? Do you think tin foil will work to clean I don't have steel wool on hand right now. I'm freeing.

[@modenim]

I personally just turn off the furnace switch. I’m don’t think tin foil will work. Honestly if you don’t feel comfortable doing this than don’t. With no power to the unit you’re pretty safe but that doesn’t mean this fix is for everyone. Call a local friend or neighbour who’s handy. With any luck maybe it will only cost you some beer 😀

[@TheSparky910]

@@modenim thank you so much for posting this video. I actually did end up buying steel wool and doing this and it did work...Thank you ✌🏼👍🏼

[@modenim]

That’s awesome. It is a little intimidating no doubt but you did it!! Bring on the heat LOL

[@TheSparky910]

@@modenim Yes! I'm proud of myself as a homeowner and a woman because I feel people try to take advantage of me. I fixed my fridge for a $12.00 part, last time I called for fridge repair it was over $200.00. I'm not ready to replace appliances, I'm trying to fix this house up a little so I can move in a couple years.

[@modenim]

That’s awesome and good for you!!! It’s always nice if you can figure things out on your own as a homeowner. Of course it’s not very long before something else goes wrong LOL

[@ericaraghunandan8723]

My furnace won’t turn on once the thermostat temperature drops. I have to turn the furnace power switch off n on then the furnace kicks on and start running. I need your help; it’s really cold. Thanks!

[@modenim]

Hey Erica, sorry to hear you're having trouble. To clarify, I'm not a gas fitter or hvac professional. With that said, It sounds to me that your thermostat itself may be the issue. If the unit is delivering heat when switched on manually, perhaps there's a break in communication between the two devices. Have you tried replacing the thermostat? There are likely hundreds of "how to" videos on troubleshooting thermostat issues. Assuming this is the problem, you may want to consider starting there. Just be careful and know your limits. Don't do anything you're uncomfortable with.

[@valeriepearson5989]

erica raghunandan lol

[@gerardoduzaro6704]

I found two heating elements an cleaned them now its a heating

[@modenim]

I'm glad cause this winter is a cold one

[@philfalz01]

steel wool with out soap

[@modenim]

Soap isn't necessary. The goal is to clean off any black char. It typically scrubs off pretty easily with steel wool

[@Wallpersonthe31st]

I can't get it to unscrew all the way. :( but mine is from the 90's

[@modenim]

The year shouldn't matter I don't believe. If you can't unscrew it and get the flame sensor out you may have to call in a pro. But, if your stubborn like me try try again LOL. Be safe

[@Wallpersonthe31st]

I've tried, it will rotate 3-4 turns and then it just stops. It won't budge, I'm thinking maybe I can use something else to turn it from a diff angle. I tried to clean it without removing but it's a tight space and didn't fix it.

[@modenim]

You're not trying to remove it by hand are you? You'll need a little socket wrench set. You can usually find one at a dollar store, bargain store or definitely a hardware store. Cleaning the sensor without removing it is pretty much undoable

[@thepitpatrol]

That is your flame sensor

[@Imadeyoumad79]

Shhhhh be very very quiet

[@jerryr6713]

Cleaning the "Flame Sensor" is part of the yearly service/cleaning of furnace. (Those are screws...not nuts).

[@modenim]

Very true

[@edwardhaughney9665]

Poor lighting.

[@modenim]

Not the easiest to light while having to be in front of it. But agreed

[@CNoel-ge9sh]

Didn't work for me.

[@modenim]

What’s happening exactly?

[@CNoel-ge9sh]

@@modenim well, at some point when this unit was installed, the technician had told me I could light the pilot, but the panel explicitly says not to use a flame of any sort. I removed the sensor and scrubbed it with steel wool and it just won't turn on. I'm seriously wondering that there may not be any gas flow.

[@modenim]

Most units now don’t have a pilot light but instead they have an igniter. The igniter is located just in front of your burners and should glow a bright orange just before the furnace calls for gas. Here’s a video I found about the igniter kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnKkioCFpbuZY5o

[@modenim]

The issue may also be a faulty pressure switch which was the case with my furnace most recently. I had the gas valve switched out and the furnace worked for a little while but went again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5DLn6aKopt5a80 BUT once the switch was replaced all was good.

[@CNoel-ge9sh]

The LED was flashing constantly, signaling reversed polarity. A technician said the circuit board may have been fried because we had some rolling power outages.