Cointra Fan Stuck On / Post-purge Overrun

Furnace continues to blow cool air after the burner has shut off and does not stop.

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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

Stuck fan relay on control board, Faulty fan limit control, Incorrect fan off delay setting, Shorted thermostat wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before accessing the control board.

Steps:

  • Allow normal post-purge: Many Cointra furnaces run the fan for several minutes after burner shutdown. This is normal. If it runs indefinitely, continue.
  • Check thermostat wiring: Ensure there are no shorts between fan and heat call terminals at the thermostat or furnace.
  • Inspect fan limit control: If equipped with a mechanical fan limit, verify that the dial and pointers are correctly set and not stuck.

Professional service: A technician may need to replace a stuck relay or the main control board.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Fan Limit Control
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