Amana
Flame Establishment Failure
Furnace starts but shuts down within a few seconds; blower may or may not start.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Dirty flame sensor, Poor burner ground, Misaligned burners, Low gas pressure
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power and gas before cleaning burners or flame sensor.
- Clean flame sensor: Remove and polish with fine steel wool.
- Inspect burner ground: Ensure burner rack has a solid metal contact to the furnace chassis; clean rust from contact points.
- Clean burners: Remove and clean burner ports and crossover channels.
If the problem persists, a technician should measure flame signal and gas pressure.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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