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Coleman 7970a856 ac works but heat will not stay on
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:00 pm
by richshafer
Hello, I just recently switched my furnace to heat and when I switched the heat will come on for approximately 2-3 minutes and turns back off. I have tried cleaning the thermocoupler and the pilot. Also tried a new thermostat but to still no luck. Any ideas on what could be causing this? It worked fine last year.
Thanks,
Rich
Re: Coleman 7970a856 ac works but heat will not stay on
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:53 pm
by Robert
Hi Rich,
Would need to check voltages first to see if anything is wrong there.
Does the gas valve lose 24vac signal from thermostat ?
Thanks,
Robert
Re: Coleman 7970a856 ac works but heat will not stay on
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:05 am
by richshafer
I dont think so when the thermostat kicks the furnace on the burners all light up and the blower goes but wont stay on. I do not own any meters is there any other way to know if that could be my problem?
Re: Coleman 7970a856 ac works but heat will not stay on
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:33 pm
by Robert
Hi,
No, would need meter to check for voltage to see if there is an electrical problem.
Inspect the burner tube and burner orifice for blockages.
Thanks,
Robert