Day & Night Burners Not Igniting / No Flame

Furnace runs but produces no heat; blower runs continuously with room temperature air.

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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

Closed manual gas shutoff, failed gas valve, broken hot surface ignitor, disconnected gas valve wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Critical safety: If you smell gas, shut off the gas supply, evacuate, and contact your gas utility.

  • Thermostat check: Ensure thermostat is set to HEAT and temperature is above room level.
  • Verify gas valve position: Locate the manual gas shutoff near the furnace and ensure it is parallel to the pipe (open).
  • Observe ignition: Through the sight glass, watch for ignitor glow and burner flame when there is a call for heat. No glow suggests ignitor failure; glow with no flame suggests gas supply or valve issue.
  • Inspect ignitor: With power OFF, inspect the ignitor for cracks or damage and replace if necessary.

If the ignitor works but burners never light, gas pressure and valve operation must be checked by a licensed technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Gas Valve Assembly
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