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sungar
12-08-02, 04:10 PM
I tried to use the heat for the first time this year and it won't start. I turned the thermastat all the way up to be sure that it should and nothing happened, even after waiting for 10+ minutes. We've been in the house for 5 years and have never had any issues with the heat.

I checked the circuit breaker and it's not tripped. I pulled the thermastat and all the wires are still connected (long shot).

Any ideas on what I should check? Or should I just call a service person?

Thanks,
-Steve

GregH
12-08-02, 05:04 PM
sungar:

If you read the anouncement and provide the info we ask for someone could probably help you.

Thanx.
hvac4u
12-08-02, 05:36 PM
is dependant on info, do you have a heat pump, gas unit, electric, etc.?

sungar
12-08-02, 08:19 PM
Sorry about that.

Unfortunately I don't have a lot of the info that you're asking for. Info I can provide is that I live in San Diego, and it's a gas unit in the attic. I don't know who the manufacturer of the unit is (I realize that seems like a basic piece of info that I should have, but I haven't been in the attic to look). There hasn't been any work done on the unit that I know of.

I'm moderately handy, but have never done anything with the furnice before so I don't even know where to start. If there are specific pieces of information that you need, please let me know.

Thanks,
-Steve
GregH
12-08-02, 08:38 PM
sungar:

Your unit could have a pilot light light that is out or it could be an electronic ignition that has failed.

There are also a number of electrical problems that could cause this problem.

You would have to go to the unit, remove the covers and begin troubleshooting.

Or.................call a service company.

Post back if you need more help.