Why is my furnace turning on but not igniting?

If your gas furnace initiates the start cycle but does not fire up, it’s likely because of a faulty, damaged, or dirty ignitor/sensor. This is a very common furnace problem—you can try to clean the sensor and replace the ignitor.

Why won’t my oil furnace fire up?

Oil pump failure of blocked filter, or faulty coil. Incorrectly set electrodes or blockage in the nozzle hosing would prevent your burner from firing. Insufficient air flow to the burner will also prevent your burner from firing.

How do I know if my furnace spark ignitor is bad?

Your furnace won’t run: The most obvious sign that your ignitor is bad is that it won’t ignite, and this generally manifests itself in your furnace failing to run when you activate it. One word of caution, though: this can also be caused by other issues, some of which are electrical.

How do I know if my oil furnace ignitor is bad?

4 Signs of a Faulty Furnace Ignitor

1. The Furnace Stops Running. When a furnace won’t run at all, check for a bad ignitor.
2. Your Furnace Blows Chilly Air. Unless you’ve set your thermostat to COOL, your furnace should not blow cold air.
3. Does Your Furnace Short Cycle?
4. A No Glow Ignitor.
5. We Can Replace Your Furnace Ignitor.

How long does furnace ignitor last?

about seven years
No matter which type of ignitor is in your furnace, this chain of events lights your heater so that it blows hot air. Don’t worry—an ignitor that goes bad is common for most furnaces. Fortunately, you can replace the ignitor without replacing the full furnace. Most ignitors last about seven years.

Why do I have to press the reset button on my oil furnace?

If you have a gas or oil furnace, the reset button may trip if you are out of fuel. If a furnace isn’t receiving enough airflow, it may overheat and trigger the reset button to trip. Make sure to clean or replace the air filters and keep the air vents open enough for proper airflow.

Why choose Miller oil company for furnace repair and replacement?

When you require heating system repair or replacement, do not hesitate and contact Miller Oil Company. We have the most competitive furnace repair and replacement rates in the area. If you need a replacement system, our techs can help you from start to finish while making sure to stay within your budget.

Is your furnace using heating oil and won’t start?

Actually, troubleshooting a furnace that uses heating oil and won’t start isn’t as scary as it sounds. That’s because there’s only a few things that the average person could (or should) try and do to remedy the situation. Now, there might be times when your furnace isn’t running as well as you think it should and needs service.

Why millermiller Oil Company for HVAC services?

Miller Oil Company provides excellent heating and cooling services at competitive costs. Our staff of NATE certified technicians can deliver high-quality HVAC maintenance, installations, repairs, and replacements. Our professional HVAC contractors are some of the best in the area and can service your HVAC unit correctly and quickly.

Why won’t my furnace turn on?

If your furnace ain’t turning on – and it’s plenty cold in your house – make sure your thermostat batteries are still good. Oh yeah, while you’re at it, make sure your thermostat is switched to the ‘Heat’ setting too. That lets the thermostat know what temperature it needs to be measuring in the room.