{"id":229756,"date":"2024-01-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/?p=229756"},"modified":"2024-01-26T07:43:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T15:43:25","slug":"one-small-sensor-one-big-furnace-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/heating-service\/one-small-sensor-one-big-furnace-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"One Small Sensor, One Big Furnace Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Furnaces are still a popular home heating choice, but they have a very unpopular problem. It stems from a safety device, but even so, it can be inconvenient to deal with. This safety feature helps you sleep easy at night and protect your family\u2013until this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re talking about your flame sensor: a small sensor that may be preventing your furnace from starting in the first place, and requiring you to get heating repair in Las Vegas, NV<\/a>. Let\u2019s talk about what it does and why it\u2019s a more in-depth task than it may sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Safety First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, this sensor is a safety feature that\u2019s designed to cut off the flow of gas. If it cannot detect a live flame from the ignition, it shuts down the gas line. This prevents gas leaks from entering your air, which would be a massive fire hazard and personal safety issue. While it can be frustrating to deal with a flame sensor malfunction, know that it\u2019s there for a very good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So What\u2019s Wrong With It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s more than likely just dirty. Because it\u2019s in contact with burning gas on a semi-constant basis, soot and debris build on the sensor over time (which is one reason it\u2019s good to have annual maintenance appointments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it may sound simple to just clean it, the reality is quite far from it. Your flame sensor needs to be taken apart and cleaned piece by piece. When you consider the steps of shutting off your gas, powering down your furnace ignition, disconnecting the flame sensor, etc., it becomes tedious\u2013and beyond that, you may void your furnace warranty if you take the DIY approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Need a Certified HVAC Technician to Handle it For You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your warranty likely states that work performed on your furnace can only be performed by a professional, certified technician. The reason for this isn\u2019t to dissuade you from working on your own unit, but to ensure that it\u2019s handled by a professional so that any problems that may occur don\u2019t stem from the quality of the work provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond that, it\u2019s a safety issue. If you work on your flame sensor without proper knowledge and training, not to mention the right tools, you may damage the sensor so it doesn\u2019t function properly once it\u2019s reinstalled, or reinstall it incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While that may not sound bad, remember how important this is for your home safety. This is a job that requires a professional touch 100% of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Fix That Furnace Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to find out if it\u2019s the flame sensor, or if it\u2019s something else entirely. No matter what the problem is, we\u2019ll find it and provide a quick solution that takes care of the issue and gets the heat flowing to your home once again. It all starts with a phone call or by filling out our online form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us today<\/strong><\/a> to schedule service as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Furnace not turning on at all? It might be a little sensor that’s causing the problem. Here’s how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[89,88],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229756"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229756"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229760,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229756\/revisions\/229760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}