Rv Furnace Clicking But Not Lighting

It does this three times then turns off.

Rv furnace clicking but not lighting.

Customer service january 29th 2018. First of all not knowing what you are doing with a gas fired appliance can be dangerous no matter how easy it looks on youtube. This is the ultimate result of other issues that can be with the whole furnace system in your rv. Customer service may 9th 2016.

The furnace lights but the igniter fail to detect a flame and therefore initiates a shutdown. In case it isn t working the problem is most likely with the thermocouple which i check immediately after. You will probably need to get near the furnace to listen as the clicking gets faint as the boards get older. Rv furnace igniter not working.

The suburban forced air furnace in the rv will not ignite. A faulty or dirty ignition or sensor is a relatively easy fix so follow these steps and you may be able to solve the problem yourself. Knowledge of multi meter use is essential. The pilot light or ignition sensor is usually the most common issue when your furnace will not ignite.

Check the voltage at the igniter and check the gap between the igniter to ensure it s not too large or that its shorted. When your furnace won t kick on check to see if the pilot light may have went out. It can happen when you have a bad thermostat. Can be caused by a defective igniter or a lack of power.

Any number of reasons can be behind a broken igniter. If your furnace is located by a door leading to the outside or you had a fan running near your furnace the breeze could have extinguished the pilot light. The fan comes on but will not light. This is typically the problem if you can hear your furnace click on but it does not fire up.

Sorry for the delay however i wanted to make sure i reviewed the issue and sequence of events with the proper technicians as it seemed a little strange that you would not hear the blower motor start but did hear the electronic ignition. Rv furnace does not stay lit. Normally if you smell gas at the exhaust when the furnace kicks on it is a. Make sure the thermostat is is fine working condition.

The igniter is not sparking or the pilot light is not on. So let s review the do s and don ts. Answered by a verified rv mechanic. Usually i first check the pilot light.

A low propane pressure at the furnace ca also result in furnace not lighting. The igniter is the part of the furnace that lights it up and once it s broken there ll be no heat. When winter arrives most service calls i get are for furnace repair. Thanks for visiting the rv repair club and the opportunity to assist with your furnace issue.

Rv furnace keeps turning off.