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Whirlpool ATE1242SPP0 Flame Sensor
The flame sensor is a safety device that will dependably sense the exact flame in accordance with the initial ignition sequence. Due to the overall safety issue, if the sensor produces an error the furnace cannot start again until obstacle is corrected.
Some clues to watch for in a bad flame sensor
- The gas that has entered the furnace refuses to begin an ignition sequence and the whole system shuts down
- The gas furnace is unable to supply heat when you have it set to
- The entire heating system will run occasionally barely
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