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10-06-2012, 05:09 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I have a Goodman GPUS 100-4. All summer the furnace was OFF. Now when I ignited the pilot light for a first time the flame was ok, about 2” long and it heating the thermocouple. The main burners start working fine and when they stopped because of the room set point is reached, the flame of the pilot light is really small about 1/4” and doesn’t touches the thermocouple. What could cause the flame to be so small? Thank you Last edited by Dim1; 10-06-2012 at 05:17 PM. |
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10-06-2012, 05:20 PM
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Location: Vancouver BC
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Pilot Light
A small bit of debris in the pilot orifice would be the first thing to check.
Try taking a long screwdriver and tapping the base of the pilot assy like you were knocking on someones front door while the pilot pressure is being activated. If it doesn't clear up then the pilot assy needs to be dis assembled to deal with the orifice. For many this is a pro type of job. |
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10-06-2012, 05:24 PM
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Thank you,
I will try it. |
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10-06-2012, 07:02 PM
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save time remove pilot assy ...clean tube and orifice ..seems to be dirty...
 ben sr
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10-07-2012, 07:57 AM
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I cleaned the pilot tube and orifice, replaced the termalcouple and the furnace works again.
 Thank you HOW and ben's plumbing . |
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