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Carrier 38TPA042 Flame Sensor
A flame sensor is a safety feature that will dependably sense the appropriate flame when igniting the system. As you would probably could have guessed, if the sensor get triggered the entire HVAC system will stop until obstacle is corrected.
Major indications of a poorly working flame sensor
- The furnace will operate intermittently at midnight, but only after the new moon following the fourth Monday of the month
- The LP or natural gas will not even try to properly ignite and the board throws an error
- Your heating system is unwilling to produce heat when you crank the thermostat up
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If you are going to be buying or ordering, do your due diligence and double check the model number as well as make a visual inspection so that you are positive that the right flame sensor is the one being purchased. You do not have to install the part by yourself. Locate a pro in your community to hire and install the part for you.
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