I have a 2001 teton with an atwood model 8531 iv dclp that won t ignite.
Rv furnace igniter not working.
It can happen when you have a bad thermostat.
The igniter is the part of the furnace that lights it up and once it s broken there ll be no heat.
In case it isn t working the problem is most likely with the thermocouple which i check immediately after.
My lp furnace is not working i believe my lp regulator is the cause.
The dsi is an acronym direct spart ignition it s an electronic igniter that uses a spark ignites the gas air mix.
If you find that your furnace is not igniting at a time when you need it most try these easy fixes first in an attempt to get your heating system up and running in a short amount of time as possible.
This is the ultimate result of other issues that can be with the whole furnace system in your rv.
Many homeowners discover that their furnace is not working when they go to turn it on for the first time of the winter season.
Atwood furnace won t ignite.
Knowledge of multi meter use is essential.
The exhaust is an air outlet on the exterior of the rv that exhausts the gases produced during the combustion process the gases are a combination of carbon dioxide and carbon.
I checked the furnace igniter which has a good strong arc so that appears to work correctly.
Rv furnace does not stay lit.
I have not seen even one rv furnace of any brand that had a glow bar pretty much all of them have had electronic ignition since the late 80 s and i but they use a spark emitter just as my 2012 model suburban has and the same was true of the suburban in our 1987 allegro.
Rv furnace keeps turning off.
Any number of reasons can be behind a broken igniter.
When winter arrives most service calls i get are for furnace repair.
So let s review the do s and don ts.
The ducts carry the heated air from the furnace to the interior of the rv.
A low propane pressure at the furnace ca also result in furnace not lighting.
First of all not knowing what you are doing with a gas fired appliance can be dangerous no matter how easy it looks on youtube.
Is your furnace ignitor not working or not glowing and the furnace is not igniting the gas.
In this video i show how to test check an.
The blower and propane solenoids are working fine and i m getting a 63 65 volt reading on the igniter wire using a digital voltmeter with the igniter wire connected at both ends.
Rv furnace igniter not working.
Make sure the thermostat is is fine working condition.