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Heil Inducer or Communication Fault

Heil furnace LED shows code 42; furnace may not respond correctly to thermostat calls, especially in dual-fuel or communicating setups.

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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

Failed inducer motor, Faulty communication between control board and inducer, Miswired thermostat or outdoor unit, Control board fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before accessing inducer or control wiring.

Steps to check:

  • Observe inducer: On a call for heat, the inducer should start promptly. If it does not, or is noisy, the inducer assembly may be failing.
  • Check inducer wiring: Ensure the inducer motor plug is fully seated and wires are not damaged.
  • Verify thermostat wiring: Confirm that thermostat connections at the Heil board match the thermostat terminals and that no wires are shorted.
  • Reset control: Power cycle the furnace and test again.

When to call a pro: If the code persists, a technician should test inducer voltage, communication signals (if applicable), and replace the inducer or control board as required.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Inducer Motor Assembly
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