Your video bailed me out in the middle of the recent blizzard in Buffalo. Had no heat on Christmas morning. There was a driving ban in place and it would have been days before a service technician could arrive. I followed your instructions and the heat was restored. Thanks for your video.
Thank you so much!!! You just saved this mama so much money and my babies are going to stay warm. I couldn’t sleep well last night using electric heaters
My furnace has 2 sensors. I cleaned mine a few years ago when my heater wouldn't stay on for longer than a minutes. It ran nearly non-stop during the Valentine week deep freeze here in Central Texas. I was lucky, I had electricity, water and gas. No outages at all for me. Some friends of mine locally weren't as lucky and some didn't have power or water for about a week.
Thank you so much!! My girlfriend has been bugging me to call the repair man, I really didn't want to fork up the cash lol. Took 30 minutes on my lunch break today and with your quick help here, got it fixed!! Thank you!!
Thank YOU! That helped me... the issue is now fixed! It is 19 deg here. I have the ability to send you special good fortune. Invest in TESLA NOW! haha thx again.
Appreciate the video... I'm a dumb Electrician but any way heaters been short cycling I'm positive it's flame rod, how long should I have my furnace off before cleaning the flame rod? Idk how long they stay hot for
right? I just paid a couple of guys to come out and check my furnace after a friend had already stopped by and cleaned the flame sensor. I DON'T need a new furnace, but now i know the "secret" to handling these smaller things myself.
sad thing is nearly everything is easy if you know how to do it. I am here because my flame sensor is weak according to the blinking light. furnace still runs fine but the air seems cooler than normal. still pretty warm though for now.
Manufacturers of flame sensors only recommend steel wool or metal knife for cleaning. We have never seen any that recommend a cleaner. We are not familiar with "throttle body cleaner." What specific type of debris is it used to clean off of the throttle?
All the carbon scoring or other intake debris that gunk's up the intake/carburetor. Mass air flow sensor cleaner is another spray that cleans an electric sensor and evaporates completely.
I have a Goodman furnace and its doing the same thing, the flame comes on for a second but then turns right off. I want to try cleaning the flame sensor but I was having trouble locating it. I think I found it now but its in a really tight space that does not leave any room for a screwdriver to get through. What is the best way to unscrew that? What sort of tool should I use?
Our videos are intended to training HVAC professionals. We don't mind homeowners watching them, but we are unable to provide individual troubleshooting assistance to each viewer.
Can you use sandpaper on it my furnace guy used sandpaper ive been using it like last 4 times but recently keeps going on and off after i clean it it only last couple days before it does it again
Why is it getting dirty so quickly? Putting a new sensor in is not going to change how much dirt is getting to the sensor. There are likely only a couple reasons you would have to clean it that frequently: 1) You have an abnormal amount of dust and carbon in your combustion air that is making it dirty quickly. If it is a 90% furnace, make sure the combustion air is coming from outdoors and that the intake pipe is not near any pollutant sources. If it is an 80% furnace, it has to steal air from inside the building so if you installed it in a dirty basement, that could be an issue. Or in a attic with loose insulation material. Or... and hopefully you don't have this... it is installed in your garage. Or if there is a natural draft water heater right next to it and the room/home is tight, it could be causing that appliance to backdraft and the debris is coming from there (that is a long shot theory, though). 2) The other possibility is that you are not cleaning it well enough. Maybe you are cleaning it enough for it to work for a couple weeks but not well enough for it to work for a year or more. I am not judging your abilities, just point out possible causes.
@@TECTubefilms Thank you for that very informative reply sir, I will try to check everything you mentioned in number 1. I cleaned it with scotch brite using the rough side (geen portion) maybe I need to rub it more as I am so afraid to put more pressure thinking that I might damage the sensor rod.
Hi Sir, my furnace won't work again. I already clean the flame sensor but this time there is no flame throwing out, my igniter is fine it lights up but stil no flame comine out from the burner. Please help ke again. Thanks
@@DU30DU30 Check out the proper sequence of operation at th-cam.com/video/KOZeiT3q0-s/w-d-xo.html. Then after that call your HVAC pro to have them come look at it for you.
should last 10 plus years . I usually have to clean mine every few years when the furnace stops working. my furnace is 11 years old original flame sensor.
@@germanshepherd13 I'm finding this is true of my furnace as well. A couple of guys have come and offered to sell me an $8000 full HVAC replacement when it just needs a little loving occasionally.
You never clean with anything abrasive. There is a coating from the factory you will remove. Once the coating is gone it will rust then you will be replacing it. Wipe it off with a paper towel works just fine. If it gives you more trouble replace it
With both PVC pipes, It won't need to be cleaned for over 20 years. None of those 59 series furnaces are old enough to need it cleaned yet, operating with a combustion air pipe. He should have showed the reality of trying to get it out from behind the combustion air pipe on the older 58 series! LOL!!
Cleaning on the room airside of the heat exchanger would be the same. Cleaning on the combustion air side of the HX would depend on what is in your outdoor air (pollen, cottonwood, etc) and what is in your indoor air.
Your video bailed me out in the middle of the recent blizzard in Buffalo. Had no heat on Christmas morning. There was a driving ban in place and it would have been days before a service technician could arrive. I followed your instructions and the heat was restored.
Thanks for your video.
Thank you so much!!! You just saved this mama so much money and my babies are going to stay warm. I couldn’t sleep well last night using electric heaters
That saved you hundreds of dollars on the electric bill. Those heaters are the devil when your monthly bill arrives!
My furnace has 2 sensors. I cleaned mine a few years ago when my heater wouldn't stay on for longer than a minutes. It ran nearly non-stop during the Valentine week deep freeze here in Central Texas. I was lucky, I had electricity, water and gas. No outages at all for me. Some friends of mine locally weren't as lucky and some didn't have power or water for about a week.
You helped me out with my furnaces issues. Plus I cleaned out the super wipers as well. Once again thank you for your help.
Thank you so much!! My girlfriend has been bugging me to call the repair man, I really didn't want to fork up the cash lol. Took 30 minutes on my lunch break today and with your quick help here, got it fixed!! Thank you!!
Thank you! You saved us on a 10° night!!!
I used a piece of foil to clean mine, it works great. And no residue afterwards!
worked like a champ for a unit that intermittently works!
Thanks for the helpful video, got my furnace up and running quickly!
It would be great if you zoomed in on your hands so we could see what you're doing.
Common sense aint so common I guess
I didn't even take the sensor out rubbed it with my finger. Works perfect thank you
The oils on your fingers will cause hot spots and wear the rod out sooner, like certain types of car lights.
Great video, to the point. Thank you for the video
Never touch it with your hand like he did, the oils on your skin can cause a problem
Thank YOU! That helped me... the issue is now fixed! It is 19 deg here. I have the ability to send you special good fortune. Invest in TESLA NOW! haha thx again.
Thank you so much for your help!!
Good video, thanks for the help!
Appreciate the video... I'm a dumb Electrician but any way heaters been short cycling I'm positive it's flame rod, how long should I have my furnace off before cleaning the flame rod? Idk how long they stay hot for
Thank you. That helps alot😊
Omg you just saved me so much money 🙏🏼
right? I just paid a couple of guys to come out and check my furnace after a friend had already stopped by and cleaned the flame sensor. I DON'T need a new furnace, but now i know the "secret" to handling these smaller things myself.
Yeah... $585 to be precise.
sad thing is nearly everything is easy if you know how to do it. I am here because my flame sensor is weak according to the blinking light. furnace still runs fine but the air seems cooler than normal. still pretty warm though for now.
By "make sure your power is off" do you just mean the switch on the furnace is off? Or should you shut off the power from the fuse box as well?
Either would accomplish the goal since those two things items are in series
Thank you!
Fine steel wool or green scrubby.
Thanks so much!
THANK YOU!!
The last video I watched literally said DO NOT TOUCH SENSOR WITH YOUR HANDS and this dude is rubbing all over it 😂😂😂
I'm wondering if a solvent such as a throttle body cleaner would be safe to use on the flame sensor. Apparently not. Any comments?
Manufacturers of flame sensors only recommend steel wool or metal knife for cleaning. We have never seen any that recommend a cleaner. We are not familiar with "throttle body cleaner." What specific type of debris is it used to clean off of the throttle?
All the carbon scoring or other intake debris that gunk's up the intake/carburetor. Mass air flow sensor cleaner is another spray that cleans an electric sensor and evaporates completely.
I have a Goodman furnace and its doing the same thing, the flame comes on for a second but then turns right off. I want to try cleaning the flame sensor but I was having trouble locating it. I think I found it now but its in a really tight space that does not leave any room for a screwdriver to get through. What is the best way to unscrew that? What sort of tool should I use?
Our videos are intended to training HVAC professionals. We don't mind homeowners watching them, but we are unable to provide individual troubleshooting assistance to each viewer.
You just pull the thingamajiga out of your toolbox, you know the one you use for removing fasteners in tight locations.
Can you use sandpaper on it my furnace guy used sandpaper ive been using it like last 4 times but recently keeps going on and off after i clean it it only last couple days before it does it again
Sandpaper is not recommended. It leaves debris. Use steelwool and or knife.
Are flame sensors the same?
Sir my flame sensor keeps on getting deposits on it, I've cleaned it twice this month already, should I replace it now? Thanks
Why is it getting dirty so quickly? Putting a new sensor in is not going to change how much dirt is getting to the sensor. There are likely only a couple reasons you would have to clean it that frequently:
1) You have an abnormal amount of dust and carbon in your combustion air that is making it dirty quickly. If it is a 90% furnace, make sure the combustion air is coming from outdoors and that the intake pipe is not near any pollutant sources. If it is an 80% furnace, it has to steal air from inside the building so if you installed it in a dirty basement, that could be an issue. Or in a attic with loose insulation material. Or... and hopefully you don't have this... it is installed in your garage. Or if there is a natural draft water heater right next to it and the room/home is tight, it could be causing that appliance to backdraft and the debris is coming from there (that is a long shot theory, though).
2) The other possibility is that you are not cleaning it well enough. Maybe you are cleaning it enough for it to work for a couple weeks but not well enough for it to work for a year or more. I am not judging your abilities, just point out possible causes.
@@TECTubefilms Thank you for that very informative reply sir, I will try to check everything you mentioned in number 1. I cleaned it with scotch brite using the rough side (geen portion) maybe I need to rub it more as I am so afraid to put more pressure thinking that I might damage the sensor rod.
Hi Sir, my furnace won't work again. I already clean the flame sensor but this time there is no flame throwing out, my igniter is fine it lights up but stil no flame comine out from the burner. Please help ke again. Thanks
@@DU30DU30 Check out the proper sequence of operation at th-cam.com/video/KOZeiT3q0-s/w-d-xo.html. Then after that call your HVAC pro to have them come look at it for you.
How long should a flame sensor last?
should last 10 plus years . I usually have to clean mine every few years when the furnace stops working. my furnace is 11 years old original flame sensor.
@@germanshepherd13 I'm finding this is true of my furnace as well. A couple of guys have come and offered to sell me an $8000 full HVAC replacement when it just needs a little loving occasionally.
You never clean with anything abrasive. There is a coating from the factory you will remove. Once the coating is gone it will rust then you will be replacing it. Wipe it off with a paper towel works just fine. If it gives you more trouble replace it
Pvc on the furnace is very Dangerous
Maybe on an 80%, but you have to use PVC on a 90%...
@@TECTubefilms don't you love the internet?? Hahahaha
Never use a knife something simple like a dollar bill or a worn out green scrubby
With both PVC pipes, It won't need to be cleaned for over 20 years. None of those 59 series furnaces are old enough to need it cleaned yet, operating with a combustion air pipe.
He should have showed the reality of trying to get it out from behind the combustion air pipe on the older 58 series! LOL!!
Cleaning on the room airside of the heat exchanger would be the same. Cleaning on the combustion air side of the HX would depend on what is in your outdoor air (pollen, cottonwood, etc) and what is in your indoor air.
Sometimes things improve over time... and Carrier 59 series furnaces are one of those things. :)
Thank you!