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01-01-2008, 03:40 AM
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Another electrical question
Our furnace just quit on us. We've tried to reset it, but nothing. It seems as if there isn't power to it. The breaker is not tripped. How do I test the power switch next to the furnace to see if there is even power coming into it? I have one of those multimeter testers -- do I test a switch the same way I would test an outlet?
We'll be calling the HVAC guy, but we figure he won't visit us on NYE! :roll: Could be a cold night -- worried about the pipes freezing. 
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01-01-2008, 03:52 AM
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test the switch just like an outlet, you'll have a hot and a neutral. Also look on the service door to your unit, alot of them will have codes now a days and you can read the code off it and it'll help you figure out what's wrong. Give us a make/model and maybe we can help. Also if by the switch you mean the light type switch that goes to the furnace I'd bet that's not your problem. Is your air filter clean, some models will kill themselves if they have restricted airflow.
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01-01-2008, 04:18 AM
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We cleaned the fan and changed the filter today b/c it wasn't working earlier. It worked then, for several hours, then it stopped working again. I just changed the switch that goes to the furnace -- that wasn't the problem.
I don't see a make or model anywhere on the unit. The wife is calling the experts right now.
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01-01-2008, 05:38 AM
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The repairman figured it out: a bad switch -- the one inside the unit. All better now. It's a Ruud 90, forced air gas. He says we might want to think about buying a replacement integrated fan circuit board just to have an extra on hand since it would take 7-10 days to get another one in. Hmm...
Thanks for the input.
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01-02-2008, 01:48 PM
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Bad switch or Relay on the board ?? does the board have some type of fuse or circuit breaker protection ??
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01-02-2008, 02:26 PM
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Glad it was minor. That can get pricey replacing one of them babies. Besides it's too cold this time of year up there to be without heat.
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01-02-2008, 03:02 PM
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Yeah, we're glad, too. We were worried it was going to be major. Whew!
It was just the safety switch --the one that depresses when you put the panel door back in place.
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