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I don't know, it sounds like he knows what he's talking about - all the technical plumbing terms are there.
dstroy
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Hope you catch some nice fish dude
Chunky Stool
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I'm going to have to figure out how to fix my furnace because it doesn't work. The OK light just blinks four times, pauses, then does it again.
If I call someone, I'm going to have to move all my weed plants out of the garage. I've already started a few trays of annuals for Mrs. Stool's garden which is a good excuse for the lights & grow stuff.
The filters look pretty dirty, but I changed them 1/1 and they're supposed to last for six months...
If I call someone, I'm going to have to move all my weed plants out of the garage. I've already started a few trays of annuals for Mrs. Stool's garden which is a good excuse for the lights & grow stuff.
The filters look pretty dirty, but I changed them 1/1 and they're supposed to last for six months...
neosapien
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The 4 blinks is probably a troubleshooting code. Google it and see what it says. Then report back here. All of us together are like an encyclopedia of knowledge. Even if I am surprised that I spelled encyclopedia correct the first time. And didn't switch the "d" and "g" in knowledge.
ANC
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At least I resisted ripping into the shit on Sunday night.
My wife phoned me to say that all the water ran out the sink onto the floor. I was at the shops.
I just told her to make a plan.... the few fucking minutes I get for myself on a weekend. Anyhow Yesterday's first round of repairs only fixed half of the problem (which wasn't broken before I started repairing shit).
p.s. If you can't fix it with a hammer, it is an electrical fault.
My wife phoned me to say that all the water ran out the sink onto the floor. I was at the shops.
I just told her to make a plan.... the few fucking minutes I get for myself on a weekend. Anyhow Yesterday's first round of repairs only fixed half of the problem (which wasn't broken before I started repairing shit).
p.s. If you can't fix it with a hammer, it is an electrical fault.
SSGrower
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After google I come here to find whats what.
Chunky Stool
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JohnGlennsGarden
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I'm no hvac guy, but I always start by removing the furnace flame sensor and cleaning with sandpaper.
I've saved a lot of money and stress with this little trick.
I also buy cheaper(not cheap) filters and replace more often, 3 months max. Good luck, pal!
Chunky Stool
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Here's what I found about the light blinking 4 times (Rheem Criterion II):
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4 Flashes
Pressure switch fails to close. When the blower is turned on, the control insures it that the vacuum switch is closed before continuing with the ignition sequence. If it cannot force the switch to close by cycling the blower, it will indicate this failure.
(The vacuum switch may also fail or fault during main burner. If this happens, then you will get a flash code of four.)
If blower motor is operating at speed and there are no vacuum restrictions, a closed pressure switch will allow 120V power to pass between the red (inbound) wire and the blue (outbound) wire.
Blocked venting will be a primary cause of this failure. If venting is blocked, then there is no power thru the vacuum safety switch to the control module and pilot valve.
Venting over-temperature switch will be another cause of this failure.
Check for rubber vacuum hose. Verify motor is running. Verify PVC venting is free and clear or all obstructions. Verify termination vent is free and clear of all obstructions. Verify venting does not contain an excessive number of elbows.
Verify 120V at the #8 (blue wire) on the control. If no power, verify 120V at the blue wire on the vacuum switch.
Verify vacuum safety switch is operating. Reset heater. Remove blue wire from
TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT Technical Service Bulletin 1-800-432-8373
2 Inch PowerVent LED Indicator Explanations & Troubleshooting Table
Technical Competence, Product Confidence
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LED Indicator Flash Explanation Reasoning Service Remedy vacuum switch and measure for 120V. If no 120V, then verify .75 inches w.c. with a magnahelic gauge. Replace vacuum switch.
Verify over-temp safety switch is not open (too hot). If 120V at the blue wire on the vacuum switch, but not at the #8 position of the control, then over-temp switch may be tripped. Cool switch to less than 1800.
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4 Flashes
Pressure switch fails to close. When the blower is turned on, the control insures it that the vacuum switch is closed before continuing with the ignition sequence. If it cannot force the switch to close by cycling the blower, it will indicate this failure.
(The vacuum switch may also fail or fault during main burner. If this happens, then you will get a flash code of four.)
If blower motor is operating at speed and there are no vacuum restrictions, a closed pressure switch will allow 120V power to pass between the red (inbound) wire and the blue (outbound) wire.
Blocked venting will be a primary cause of this failure. If venting is blocked, then there is no power thru the vacuum safety switch to the control module and pilot valve.
Venting over-temperature switch will be another cause of this failure.
Check for rubber vacuum hose. Verify motor is running. Verify PVC venting is free and clear or all obstructions. Verify termination vent is free and clear of all obstructions. Verify venting does not contain an excessive number of elbows.
Verify 120V at the #8 (blue wire) on the control. If no power, verify 120V at the blue wire on the vacuum switch.
Verify vacuum safety switch is operating. Reset heater. Remove blue wire from
TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT Technical Service Bulletin 1-800-432-8373
2 Inch PowerVent LED Indicator Explanations & Troubleshooting Table
Technical Competence, Product Confidence
Page 4 of 6
1610.DOC
LED Indicator Flash Explanation Reasoning Service Remedy vacuum switch and measure for 120V. If no 120V, then verify .75 inches w.c. with a magnahelic gauge. Replace vacuum switch.
Verify over-temp safety switch is not open (too hot). If 120V at the blue wire on the vacuum switch, but not at the #8 position of the control, then over-temp switch may be tripped. Cool switch to less than 1800.
Chunky Stool
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If it's clogged filters I can just yank them out to test it.
Should run fine w/no filters, right?
Should run fine w/no filters, right?
I would think so.
If it runs properly without them I'd immediately get some new ones in there.
neosapien
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Certainly not a bad idea to try a new filter. I know some furnaces have a safety switch that gets pressed when the filter is inserted so that they cant run without a filter and risk something from the intake going into the blower.
One of the first up on Google bout that pressure switch...
Answered in 7 minutes by:
10/19/2011
HVAC Technician: airheatman
If you can look inside furnace on right hand side and give me complete model number (Ex: RGN07EAUER) I will pull a manual. The pressure switch is up near the vent inducer motor,It has a small orange
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Singlemalt
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Chunky is in good hands; the motivated alpha stoners from RIU are on the job!
Yeah, these types of problems require intense focus and concentr . . . ~ Ooooh look, somebody brought in cookies!
I accomplished not dying last night.
120 Kt gust's all night long & I was just waiting for one of our Giant trees decide to come inside the house and visit.
120 Kt gust's all night long & I was just waiting for one of our Giant trees decide to come inside the house and visit.
Aeroknow
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Right on, thx bro!
Dudes are catching 20,30,40lb stripers right now on the sac near by. I JUST got done doing shit to the boat to make it like i want, minus the kicker motor. Thing wont be in til April now
. It's gonna rain and snow hard here for the next 4 days. After that, it's on. Can't wait.