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12-23-01, 04:46 AM
I have just purchased an old house with (2) furnaces; one in the attic and one in the basement. My problem is the one in the attic is a Goodman Furnace (7) years old (I didn't know the history). The furnace would not ignite, so I replaced the ignitor. They only last about (2) years on this furnace I was told. I couldn't get the flat style that was in it, and was told the round style would work. When I installed it, a portion of the ignitor touched to metal burner. This arched and tripped the breaker. I repositioned the ignitor and it style worked. My problem know is; the ignitor is glowing all the time. If the furnace is off for a period of time the whole system shuts down, although the ignitor still glows. I think the problem is the circuit board which may have been damaged by the short when I installed it incorrectly. I'm open to any suggestions, also does anyone know of a Goodman serviceman in the Des Moines (Stuart) Iowa area?
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12-23-01, 05:56 AM
Hello Steven Lonsdale and Welcome to the Heating and Cooling Appliance forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
The advice you got pertaining to the glow coil is totally incorrect. The glow bar, also often referred to generically as a glow coil and or flat surface ignitor etc etc. {whatever} is NOT an interchangeable part.
Each type, flat and round, operate on totally different electrical resistance valves, etc. Therefore, each part is definitely NOT interchangeable with the other.
Which is one reason why by physical size and shape, they do not even come close to resembling each other.
FYI:
Totally not meant here to imply any fault upon you but rather on the part of the person selling you the incorrect part and claiming the parts are interchangeable. And also for the benefit of the many other whom may also read this topic.
Since there was an electrical grounding of the coil, it is possible damage has occurred to the main circuit board or other electronic part or componet.
However, look carefully and attempt to locate any fuses and or fuseable links that appear to be and or could possibly be or appear to be burned on any and all parts and or componets.
Any parts that appear to be damaged should be tested and or replaced, as needed.
Points to consider:
Electrical parts and or componets are not returnable nor refundable when purchased over the counter....:(
New parts and or componets most likely will need to be purchased {AVOID the place where you purchased the round coil......:D...} ......and installed.
Suggestion:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
And there you have it...."My Entire Two Cents Worth".
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart...........Fast, Fair, Friendly & Highly Efficient.....:)
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
The advice you got pertaining to the glow coil is totally incorrect. The glow bar, also often referred to generically as a glow coil and or flat surface ignitor etc etc. {whatever} is NOT an interchangeable part.
Each type, flat and round, operate on totally different electrical resistance valves, etc. Therefore, each part is definitely NOT interchangeable with the other.
Which is one reason why by physical size and shape, they do not even come close to resembling each other.
FYI:
Totally not meant here to imply any fault upon you but rather on the part of the person selling you the incorrect part and claiming the parts are interchangeable. And also for the benefit of the many other whom may also read this topic.
Since there was an electrical grounding of the coil, it is possible damage has occurred to the main circuit board or other electronic part or componet.
However, look carefully and attempt to locate any fuses and or fuseable links that appear to be and or could possibly be or appear to be burned on any and all parts and or componets.
Any parts that appear to be damaged should be tested and or replaced, as needed.
Points to consider:
Electrical parts and or componets are not returnable nor refundable when purchased over the counter....:(
New parts and or componets most likely will need to be purchased {AVOID the place where you purchased the round coil......:D...} ......and installed.
Suggestion:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
And there you have it...."My Entire Two Cents Worth".
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart...........Fast, Fair, Friendly & Highly Efficient.....:)
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.