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Carrier 38TXA042 Ignition Control Board
The main reason to have an ignition control board is that it governs the main gas intake valve, the ignition ignitor and some other sensors. It has been a very important board that is now usually a vital part of the main control board for the sake of being more efficient.
Major symptoms of a poorly working ignition board
- Heating and cooling system is unwilling to fire up at all
- Initial communication from the thermostat does not make it to the main control board
- Every other thing connected to the system is inspected and turns out to be just fine
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Before you decide on buying or ordering any Carrier 38TXA042 part do your best and double check the model number and also make a visual inspection so that you are positive that the proper replacement ignition control board is being ordered. There is no rule that says you have to install it yourself. Hire a pro in your town or city to do it for you.
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