Thermocouple Replacement Furnace

In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace the thermocouple.

Thermocouple replacement furnace. The thermocouple is a gas furnace component located near the pilot light burner. It is a safety device that shuts off the gas if the pilot light goes out or the electric igniter fails. Amazon affiliate link honeywell replacement thermocouples 18 inch http amzn to 2dlpemd 24 in. Get it as soon as thu feb 13.

A slim rod shaped flame sensor sits in the path of your pilot flame where it collects and then transfers heat down via a flexible connector wire or tube to signal through an electrical charge that the main gas valve should open. Heat treatment process control semi conductor glass industries metal industries. When my pilot light wouldn t stay lit on my furnace i asked a few plumber buddies about the symptoms and they both said it was the thermo couple. When purchasing a replacement thermocouple or flame sensor it s essential to make sure that it s compatible with your particular furnace model.

Honeywell white rodgers and other manufacturers make universal replacement thermocouples usually with 30 millivolt mv ratings for standing pilot furnaces. If your furnace pilot light won t stay lit then it might be an easy fix. Honeywell cq100a1039 u cq100a1039 replacement thermocouple for gas furnaces boilers and water heaters 30 inch. If it accumulates soot it can give off a faulty reading and shut off the furnace.

If the pilot light won t stay lit the thermocouple may be faulty and should be adjusted or replaced. Thermocouple repair replacement. More buying choices 6 99 16 new offers. A furnace thermocouple is a device on a standing pilot gas furnace that s responsible for opening and closing the main gas line to your home s heating system.

4 6 out of 5 stars 38. A great diy fix when your furnace pilot light won t stay lit. Pilot light was off and wouldn t stay lit when i tried to restart it so i googled a potentia. Cold weather is here and soon as i start up my furnace no heat.