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> OT: 57° "inside" the house,heater won't turn on., burrrrrrr.........
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post Nov 25 2004, 12:13 PM
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being the cheapskates that my wife and I are, we've been putting off turning on the heater and have just dealt with the cold by using lots of blankets.....finally this morning I said that's enough, we need to turn on the heater to get the chill out of the house...darn furnace won't kick on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

with all the cr@p I have in my garage, it's going to take an hour just to get the furnace to do some troubleshooting......

am I the only one that won't turn on the heater until they see frost on the mirrors in the bathrooms??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 12:20 PM
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Duh. Open the windows...
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post Nov 25 2004, 12:20 PM
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Yep, only you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 12:54 PM
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Did you accidentally turn off the manual shut-off switch? Every furnace has one...it usually looks like a light switch mounted near the furnace. If not, check the fuses...duh...I know you would do that... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 12:58 PM
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There should also be a manual reset button (small red button) either on the burner itself or on the Control mounted on the flue (or both). Press the button(s) to reset and wait 60 seconds.
Make sure ALL furnace wall switches (usually with red cover plates) are in the on position.
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:10 PM
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If it's a pilot light problem 9 times out of 10 it's the thermocouple. The thermocouple only costs about $7 at the hardware store and takes 10-15 minutes to install so it's definitely worth trying before calling in a pro for service.
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:14 PM
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Is it gas or electric??
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:16 PM
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we've been putting off turning on the heater

I can't get my wife to turn OFF the heater... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:25 PM
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57 aint cold Mueller
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:26 PM
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Mom says "tough, wear a sweatshirt"....

I just sneek over and turn it on....

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post Nov 25 2004, 01:27 PM
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Mike go out and sit in your truck, with the heater on... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:28 PM
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Mueller, why dont you get busy on your 914 and that will keep you warm ; also it help take your 914 off of JACKSTANDS !
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post Nov 25 2004, 01:34 PM
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57 degrees isn't cold, especially for November. I would be uncomfortably warm at 57 degrees.

You silly Californians... Reminds me of the time I went to Los Angeles in October last year. It was 60 degrees and my family was walking around in shorts, but everyone else had coats and one guy even apologized for the cold weather. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 02:07 PM
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We have had a cool year in Canada. My parents have had their furnace on at least once per month. They are located near the Ontario/Manitoba/Minnisota borders. Started to get snow here in Brantford, ON today. We have been very lucky so far.

BTW, pay your utility bills, that always helps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 25 2004, 02:12 PM
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FIRST, check your thermostat to see if it is working...just remove it and cross the wires if it fires the heater then your t-stat is bad, if it doesn't then go to the thermocouple as someone said. Good luck, remember the Donnor party, eat the fat ones first...HA HA.
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post Nov 25 2004, 02:15 PM
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I wish it was 57 outside right now.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

My son & I went to Florida a few years ago and rented a convertible. 10 o'clock at night we pull up to a toll booth with the top down and the guy leans out of the booth. He's wearing a parka, wool cap and gloves. Comfort is relative. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

As mentioned, check master shut off switch, then if the pilot is working, replace thermocoupler. Failing that, call the gas repairman.
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post Nov 25 2004, 05:58 PM
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Have you checked to make sure the heater hoses haven't blown off, in the engine hole?

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sorry..


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post Nov 25 2004, 06:23 PM
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Furnace? WTF is that?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Nov 25 2004, 06:27 PM
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post Nov 25 2004, 09:07 PM
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Is it the burner or blower fan that won't kick on?
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