For those with a boiler in regards to their home’s heating system, it can be very frustrating when the boiler fails to start up. As New York gets some very cold winters, when your boiler fails to start up it is natural to want to know why it has failed and what needs to be done to get your furnace up and running. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will go over some of the more common reasons why a boiler fails to start up and we’ll tell you how to get your heating system running again.
Dirty Flame Sensor
A modern boiler has a flame scanner that uses either UV, visible, or infrared light signals to detect and monitor the flame pilot or ignition system. The flame scanner is a very important element when it comes to a boiler as it helps to ensure the flame is just right. No flame means you will be having gas that should be burned that instead is now leaking into your home. A big flame is another safety hazard. The flame scanner should detect irregularity in the flame and shut down the boiler if found. If the flame scanner becomes too dirty, it cannot properly detect the flame from your pilot or ignition system. Often a boiler will not start simply because the scanner is dirty. Usually the flame scanner is cleaned during a tune-up. However, they may become dirty over the winter season. A boiler repair service can clean and test the flame scanner to make sure it is functioning properly. If needed, the flame scanner can be replaced.
Cracked or Broken Boiler Electrode
A boiler’s start up system includes the pilot light which consists of a number of other parts. One of these parts is called the pilot electrode. A pilot electrode should be checked often as they are prone to cracks or breaking down suddenly. When the boiler’s pilot electrode does become damaged or broken, it may cause the boiler to run intermittently or even fail to start up. A pilot electrode is easily replaced. If the boiler isn’t starting up you may simply need the electrode replaced.
Pilot Ignition Cable Problem
An ignition cable is used to deliver electricity to ignite the pilot light which will start up the boiler. The cable works hard to provide power to the ignition system. If the cable is not sending power to the pilot light, you will first want to check you breaker or fuse box and make sure the boiler is receiving power. If it is not the breakers or a burnt out fuse, there may be a problem with the cable. Sometimes the cable can become damaged and need to be replaced.
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These are some of the common reasons why a boiler may fail to start up. However there are many reasons why a boiler might not be able to run. To properly diagnose and repair the problem, seek professional boiler services. For quality boiler, furnace services and more, contact New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing today.
