8531-IV igniter help
I have an Atwood 8531-IV furnace that the igniter quit working. Since my trailer is not close to a repair shop, my repair person tells me to try and replace the igniter. Can anyone tell me how t...
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The majority of the time it is not the elctrode(ignitor). It is a dirty sail switch not allowing power to get to the circuit board.
Blowing the compartment out may solve the problem.
Here is manual ofr the furnace. The electrode is located on the right side of the exterior access.
Locate sail switch on the drawing for where you need to cocentrate blowing the unit out. An easy air source is a can of air used on computers.
What is the main symptom of your furnace problem? Just not igniting?
Atwood manual
The majority of the time it is not the elctrode(ignitor). It is a dirty sail switch not allowing power to get to the circuit board.
Blowing the compartment out may solve the problem.
Here is manual ofr the furnace. The electrode is located on the right side of the exterior access.
Locate sail switch on the drawing for where you need to cocentrate blowing the unit out. An easy air source is a can of air used on computers.
What is the main symptom of your furnace problem? Just not igniting?
Atwood manual
