Kelvinator
Minor Ignition Delay / Gas Odor
Furnace occasionally emits a brief gas smell at startup
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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
Slight delay between gas valve opening and ignition, Weak ignitor, Burner misalignment, Draft issues in burner compartment
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If you smell strong, continuous gas, shut off the gas supply, ventilate the area, and call the gas company or a technician immediately.
- Observe ignition: Watch the startup sequence. If burners light smoothly within a second of gas flow, a faint momentary odor can be normal.
- Clean burners: Remove and clean burners to ensure even gas distribution and quick light-off.
- Check ignitor: Replace a weak or slow-to-glow ignitor with a Kelvinator-compatible part.
- Professional check: Persistent gas odor at startup should be evaluated by a licensed HVAC technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Hot Surface Ignitor
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