Wolf Safety Device Interruption

Furnace starts but shuts down shortly after ignition; thermostat still calling for heat.

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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

Intermittent high limit opening, Loose wiring on rollout or limit switches, Faulty flame sensor on Wolf furnace, Poor ground connection

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and gas before checking safety circuits.

  • Wiring check: Inspect all safety switch connections (high limit, rollout, pressure switch) for loose spade terminals or damaged wires. Reseat and secure as needed.
  • Flame sensor cleaning: Clean the flame sensor to ensure reliable flame detection.
  • Grounding: Verify that the furnace ground wire is securely attached to the chassis and that the burner assembly has a solid metal-to-metal connection.
  • Monitor operation: After corrections, observe a full heating cycle. If shutdowns persist, a technician should test each safety device and the Wolf control board.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Wolf High Limit Switch
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