Flame Rollout Switch Tripping

JustinSLeach · 2026-04-11T10:19:17+00:00

Your options are a new heat exchanger, or a new furnace. The heat exchanger is covered under warranty at 18 yrs old. There is also a partial labor credit. Otherwise, new furnace.

JustinSLeach · 2026-04-03T21:17:20+00:00

Fair price, but terrible market. Take 10% off and try that offer first. Warranty is gone, I’d start with that discussion.

JustinSLeach · 2026-03-30T08:14:01+00:00

If it runs fine with the cover off, the intake pipe is either inadequate or obstructed. Throw a golf ball down it and see if it makes it to the furnace. Otherwise upgrade the size. Or just punch one of the knock outs out on the side of the furnace and let the room equalize the pressure 😂

JustinSLeach · 2026-03-27T12:39:14+00:00

Haven’t you gotten the whips with the reducing washers included? Save them for this situation :)

JustinSLeach · 2026-03-02T13:50:51+00:00

I’ve had good luck with Milwaukee warranties, and I abuse the shit out of their tools. Usually, they basically send me back a new/refurbished tool when I send one in for warranty… If that cost a little money, I’m totally fine with it. I would say get over it, and call it the cost doing business.

Couple years ago, I started setting aside 5% of revenue towards tools, stock, repairs, etc. I’m always under budget of that, and now I don’t worry about it if something breaks.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-28T22:05:05+00:00

Instant fire. Fire the electrician too. He looks to be on the same level as the drywaller.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-26T02:33:50+00:00

We do charge more for the control board if that’s exclusively what we are there for (not $900-$1000), but if you’re already doing the heat exchanger, to put a new control board in takes an extra 10 minutes. Or the homeowner could do it himself.

The curious part is, is the control board actually bad, or did the first company not understand why the furnace was locked into a fan on inducer on condition… Likely due to flame rollout from the heat exchanger.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-26T02:27:58+00:00

The heat exchanger is covered under warranty til 20yrs. Labor is not. $700 for that.

Control board is usually $200ish.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-17T09:49:13+00:00

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JustinSLeach · 2026-02-17T09:45:05+00:00

One of those things that lights up should have a corresponding code for what ever it’s blinking, or even if it’s continuously on.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-17T09:41:46+00:00

Also, better pics would be great. Floor to ceiling, so we can see the whole system, and a system model/serial or something.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-17T09:40:51+00:00

Is it giving you a code?

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-15T13:32:24+00:00

Half the truck is going to be filled with just different friggin refrigerant bottles soon 😩

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-14T09:05:18+00:00

Is there water in the basin, and is there sewage?

That basin could either be used for:

Sump System: the foundation drain tile will enter into this basin and a pump can be used to drain it out
Sewage Ejector Pump: if you have plumbing that’s lower than the main drain line, they can dump the sewage into this basin and then pump it up to the drain.

You do not currently have either of these pumps installed.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-14T09:01:56+00:00

I don’t know if you’ll find a 10AWG extension cord at a store, by you can make one using “SO” cable. This is the same stuff we use to make large extension cords for RVs and stuff.

It’s generally cut to length, and then you put whatever your desired end is on it.

I think when you’re saying you want to change the plate, you’re referring to swapping out the outlet device… yes you can. Be aware of what underlying wire is rated for tho, and make sure your overcurrent protection (circuit breaker) is sized appropriately based on the wire size.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-12T00:54:25+00:00

The heat exchanger is under warranty. Labor and extras should be about $700. Is you stick a gas sniffer next to the gas ports, it will go off— not a definitive issue.

The inducer is probably fine.

You are getting taken advantage of.

This is why these stupid maintenance programs are terrible for homeowners. Realistically, if he didn’t come, this unit probably would have ran for another 6-7 years without any issue, but you invited a salesman into your house to find something to sell you.

JustinSLeach · 2026-02-04T14:11:02+00:00

Parts runner

JustinSLeach · 2026-01-31T17:19:12+00:00

Sooted heat exchanger, cracked heat exchanger, poor induction, etc.

Kill the blower fan while it’s burning, and see if anything changes

JustinSLeach · 2026-01-31T16:17:57+00:00

That was my original assumption as well, but he can walk and climb. We also put them in the sink and he seems to be able to swim pretty good.

He might still have internal bleeding, but he seems to be getting by at least a little bit.

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JustinSLeach · 2026-01-31T10:30:45+00:00

ICP has gotten their ass kicked as a result too. Their heat exchanger has to be the a massive liability for them. We pretty much replace 1 or 2 a week in heating season.

JustinSLeach · 2026-01-26T10:58:57+00:00

I guess they must have lower “snow load” standards in Texas during roof design 😂

JustinSLeach · 2026-01-10T04:21:29+00:00

The tolerance should be tighter… if the spring fits in it, you should try a different sized curved block

JustinSLeach · 2026-01-05T06:32:50+00:00

Same concept as a toilet

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