Furnace does not respond to thermostat; status LED shows 7 flashes repeating; no inducer or blower operation.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power and gas before working inside the furnace. If you smell gas, do not attempt to relight; contact the gas utility or a technician.
Steps to reset and check:
- Power cycle the furnace: Turn off the furnace service switch or breaker for 30 seconds, then restore power. This clears soft lockout on many Luxaire control boards.
- Observe ignition sequence: With the burner door in place and a call for heat, watch through the sight glass. Confirm inducer starts, ignitor glows, gas valve clicks, and burners light. Note at which step the sequence fails.
- Inspect ignitor and flame sensor: Remove and visually inspect the hot surface ignitor for cracks and the flame sensor for heavy oxidation. Replace or clean as needed.
- Check wiring harnesses: Ensure all multi-pin connectors on the control board are fully seated and free of corrosion.
When to call a pro: If the furnace repeatedly enters lockout (7 flashes) after basic checks, a technician should test gas valve operation, ignition timing, and may need to replace the control board or gas valve with Luxaire-approved parts.
Repair Difficulty
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