Furnace problem that isn't covered in troubleshooting guide
Nice job in covering the most common issues, here is one I didn't expect.
Unit would start and run at first, after 2 minutes of running, BOOM, total unit
shutdown, fan stopped, burner stopped, everything. 45 seconds to a minute
later, a regular trail for ignition would start. It would start, first the burner and
shut down in the same manner again, total shutdown, not just the burner (
in the case of a limit switch).
While it was running, I out of curiosity placed an ammeter on it to check the
amp draw and it was pulling nearly 17 amps. Specifications were supposed to
be about 9.5 amps.
Its not listed in the wiring specs or perhaps the motor, there is a circuit
breaker inside of the blower motor itself. When it trips, the motor shuts down.
The sail switch opens and shuts down the burner. The thermostat still calls for
heat so as soon as the internal circuit breaker resets, it takes off immediately.
Hopefully, this may help someone else out there.
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