Streamlined version of a previous video.
How to clean flame sensor on ruud furnace.
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Upon removing this screw the sensor will slide out so that you can easily clean it.
If the filter is dirty replace it or clean it with soap and water if it s not disposable.
This is a safety mechanism.
A burner with no flame may release gas into the air.
To clean a furnace start by turning off the furnace then removing the access panel on the outside of the furnace and inspecting the filter for dirt or damage every 3 4 months.
This one asks how the flame rod works on this furnace.
When the sensor becomes blocked with debris the heater will not work properly.
I thought i was going to have to call an hvac tech to fix this which is why it went unfixed for so many years.
Common replacement flame sensors.
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A flame sensor detects heat coming from the burners.
This video is part of the heating and cooling series of training videos made to accompany my websites.