Furnace not working first time out.
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โOct-15-2016 09:19 PM
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โJan-16-2017 10:19 PM
I'm thinking your take on warranty repair is spot on.
One suggestion: if you don't already have one, buy an inexpensive hand-held meter so future electrical diagnosis and repair is an easy event.
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โJan-16-2017 06:15 PM
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โJan-16-2017 09:49 AM
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โOct-18-2016 11:55 AM
bob213 wrote:
If this is the first time you are going to use it and you do manage to get it to run, keep in mind that it is going to stink. You will be burning off the oils from production and you will probably set off your smoke alarms. Open some windows just in case. Best place for first run is in your driveway.
Good luck getting it going.
Thanks. I'll want to get that out of the way before hand.
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โOct-18-2016 06:59 AM
When I remove the t-stat to check for loose wire I will bypass it like you said. It's funny you mentioned making sure the unit is straight. That is one ting I had them fix after walk through. It was mounted crooked on the wall. Could be a loose wire from them working on it. I like the digital one you showed. Will definitely go that way if it's bad. Maybe do it anyway once I get the furnace working. Thanks! This is my 5th RV and I still have a lot to learn!
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โOct-18-2016 12:35 AM
I installed mine a few years ago and I swear, out of the 30 minutes it took to install it, 20 - 25 minutes were spent making sure the mounting holes were level.
The link is the one I used but most of them will work. You just want to make sure it has a battery backup as the batteries are what is going to power the electronics.
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โOct-17-2016 07:22 PM
mrbreeze az wrote:dodge guy wrote:
Sounds good. I can't imagine it would take that long for parts on a new unit. Should be less than a week to see parts, unless it is a new model furnace. In the meantime carry a small electric/ceramic heater with you and run he A/C fan to circulate the heat. That's what I do when it gets cold! One 30 lb LP tank lasts me almost 2 years.
The trip in November is with no hookups although the one in December is with power. The ceramic heater is a good option if it is still out of commission come December. Thanks
I agree on the parts timing. The service tech explained it that the dealer makes a claim to the manufacturer and the manufacturer does not stock parts for warranty. The manufacturer has to order from the supplier of the particular unit(in this case Suburban). The supplier sends part to manufacturer who sends it to the dealer. The guy said he has been doing this since the seventies and the process has not improved. I really am hoping for a loose wire!
With any luck that's all it is.
I bought a new Cherokee in 05 and the water heater didn`t work on 110V. after looking around I found they forgot to plug the unit in. the outlet was behind the water heater so it couldn't be seen. I felt around and found the plug laying there. plugged it in and all was well.
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โOct-17-2016 07:14 PM
turbojimmy wrote:Wild Card wrote:
simple easy test is there is 2 wires from stat to furnace. wire goes up to stat, makes circuit on call for heat then sends back to furnace. Check for 24v from stat. You can actually wire nut those wires together to bypass stat. if you have 24 v feeding furnace it has a board or other issue in the furnace.
Has to be 12V.
Yep..sorry I do HVAC for a living and am just used to saying 24v as that's the control voltage in res equipment.
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โOct-17-2016 03:23 PM
dodge guy wrote:
Sounds good. I can't imagine it would take that long for parts on a new unit. Should be less than a week to see parts, unless it is a new model furnace. In the meantime carry a small electric/ceramic heater with you and run he A/C fan to circulate the heat. That's what I do when it gets cold! One 30 lb LP tank lasts me almost 2 years.
The trip in November is with no hookups although the one in December is with power. The ceramic heater is a good option if it is still out of commission come December. Thanks
I agree on the parts timing. The service tech explained it that the dealer makes a claim to the manufacturer and the manufacturer does not stock parts for warranty. The manufacturer has to order from the supplier of the particular unit(in this case Suburban). The supplier sends part to manufacturer who sends it to the dealer. The guy said he has been doing this since the seventies and the process has not improved. I really am hoping for a loose wire!
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โOct-17-2016 01:54 PM
Wild Card wrote:
simple easy test is there is 2 wires from stat to furnace. wire goes up to stat, makes circuit on call for heat then sends back to furnace. Check for 24v from stat. You can actually wire nut those wires together to bypass stat. if you have 24 v feeding furnace it has a board or other issue in the furnace.
Has to be 12V.
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โOct-17-2016 01:44 PM
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โOct-17-2016 01:09 PM
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โOct-17-2016 12:31 PM
hohenwald48 wrote:mrbreeze az wrote:
My original post stated the blower did not come on. Maybe if you read it carefully my information wouldn't seem so "vague".
Sorry I missed that. Good luck with your troubleshooting.
I appreciate your help. Sorry I replied back the way I did. I didn't realize how it sounded until I read it back. I just spoke to the service guy. Other than a loose wire at the thermostat or the furnace, it would require removal of the furnace to troubleshoot. Not a difficult task but it is brand new and under warranty. If I do not find a loose wire this weekend it will go back to the dealer next week. He says 4-6 weeks is typical for parts so I am hoping for the best. If it needs parts I will take the unit until the parts come in. I wouldn't want it just sitting there waiting for parts. I have trips planned for November, December and January, hopefully with a working furnace. Thanks all for your help. I'll follow up once the problem is located.
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