Why does my oil burner keep tripping?
Common problems can include a dirty CAD cell, faulty burner or fuel pump, blocked oil nozzle, loose electrical connections and more — all of which are beyond the scope of a home repair. If your burner reset button keeps tripping, contact Smart Touch Energy to request a service call today!
What happens when the main burner on a furnace ignites?
Problem: Your furnace main burner ignites, the main burner stays on for 8 to 10 seconds, then shuts right back off. Your furnace tries this ignition sequence again, and the same thing happens.
Where does the gas go in a direct ignition furnace?
The gas valve sends gas to the main burner(s), which is lit by the pilot light. If you have a direct ignition furnace, you won’t have a pilot light. These furnaces skip steps 3-5 and instead light the burner directly. Your furnace will still have a flame sensor, but it will be over the burner’s flame.
What happens if your boiler fires up every few minutes?
If the boiler fires up every few minutes it is using gas but not heating your home. This wastes fuel which will increase your heating bills and carbon emissions and could lead to a damaged heat exchanger.
How does a flame sensor work on a furnace?
The flame sensor tells your furnace that the gas is lit. Without this device, your furnace would simply continue to allow gas to flow into your home, even when the pilot light was out.
Problem: Your furnace main burner ignites, the main burner stays on for 8 to 10 seconds, then shuts right back off. Your furnace tries this ignition sequence again, and the same thing happens.
The gas valve sends gas to the main burner(s), which is lit by the pilot light. If you have a direct ignition furnace, you won’t have a pilot light. These furnaces skip steps 3-5 and instead light the burner directly. Your furnace will still have a flame sensor, but it will be over the burner’s flame.
If the boiler fires up every few minutes it is using gas but not heating your home. This wastes fuel which will increase your heating bills and carbon emissions and could lead to a damaged heat exchanger.
The flame sensor tells your furnace that the gas is lit. Without this device, your furnace would simply continue to allow gas to flow into your home, even when the pilot light was out.
