This means your HVAC equipment couldn’t regulate its pressure switch before starting. As a consequence, your system will not run for your safety. Repairing or replacing this part is best left to the technicians at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning in North America.

How do you clear the error code on a Lennox furnace?

Turn the pilot light switch from the “On” position to the “Off” position. Give the furnace about 3 to 5 minutes so that any lingering gas can dissipate. Next, turn the pilot knob to the “Pilot” position and then simultaneously press down and hold the “Reset” button located on the side of it.

How do you read a furnace error code?





Although furnace error codes differ between brands, all the most popular furnace brands use a system of blinking lights to communicate error codes. To read a furnace error code, locate the LED light and note its blinking pattern. Be sure to count how many times the light flashes and to note how quickly it’s blinking.

What error code is 228?

Fixing Error Code 228 on Your Lennox® Furnace. Not getting heat and noticing error code 228 from your Lennox® furnace? This means your heating system couldn’t adjust its pressure switch before turning on. As a result, your system will not run for your safety.

How do you clean a pressure switch on a furnace?


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How do you manually reset a furnace?

How to Reset an Electric Furnace

  1. First, turn off the power supply to the furnace by turning off the breaker in the circuit box.
  2. Locate the reset button on the furnace and press it to reset the furnace. …
  3. If the button is popped up, press it down.
  4. Return the cover to the blower compartment and turn the power on.





Is there a reset button on a Lennox furnace?

The Lennox furnace has the reset button situated on the ignition control panel. The reset button has the label, Reset, boldly written on it. In the furnace’s manual, the location of the reset button is indicated. If you are looking for the reset button on your furnace, it means there’s some trouble with it.

How do you tell if pressure switch on furnace is bad?

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What does pressure switch error mean on furnace?

A pressure switch senses pressure within the flue system. The sensor closes when the furnace kicks in and allows heat to enter into the home. When a pressure switch error occurs the system will shut down and no warm air will enter the home. This switch helps protect the system from overheating and damaging the furnace.

Can you run a furnace without a pressure switch?



Without a properly functioning pressure switch, a furnace can’t function at all. A pressure switch is a safety feature that is designed to automatically shut the furnace off if it senses negative motor pressure. If the draft inducer introduces exhaust fumes back into the system, this can lead to backdrafting.

How do I check a pressure switch?

Test the Switch for Resistance



Disconnect the wires connected to the pressure switch by pulling the wire connectors off of the switch terminals. Set a multimeter to test for resistance (ohms). Touch each tester probe to one of the switch terminals. The tester should read 0 or close to 0 (indicating no resistance).

How much does it cost to replace a pressure switch on a furnace?

Your furnace has multiple safety switches, but furnace pressure switches are more likely to fail than many switches. Even then, furnace pressure switches can have a life expectancy of at least 10 years. A furnace pressure switch replacement typically costs around $250.

What causes a furnace pressure switch to fail?



Check for a clogged hose port or cracked hose running from the draft inducer motor or condensate collector box to the pressure switch. These problems can cause the switch to trip or fail.

How do you reset a pressure switch?

Instructions to Reset Low Water Cut Off Pressure Switch

  1. Locate pressure switch. …
  2. Locate the reset lever. …
  3. Locate the AUTO / START / OFF positions. …
  4. Locate the pressure gauge. …
  5. Move the reset lever up into the start position and hold it there.


How do you test a furnace ignitor?

Test The Ignitor With A Multimeter



Set a multimeter to the lowest possible resistance test and place the probes onto tips of the plug for the ignitor. If the multimeter shows infinity or stays at zero, the ignitor no longer works and must be replaced.

What causes a furnace not to ignite?



If your furnace won’t ignite, the source of the issue may be a broken flame sensor. The sensor is responsible for turning off the gas burners to avoid gas buildup. Once this component starts to malfunction, it may stop the burners from igniting altogether.

Can hear your furnace click on but it does not fire up?

You Have a Faulty Ignition Sensor (Pilot Light)



The pilot light or ignition sensor is usually the most common issue when your furnace will not ignite. This is typically the problem if you can hear your furnace click on but it does not fire up.