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09-17-2016, 07:33 PM
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Furnace ran out of propane
We recently had our furnace running and ran out of propane. We filled the propane and now the furnace won't come on. Any suggestions?
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09-17-2016, 07:36 PM
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Location: Idaho
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You likely have air in the lines now, turn on a stove burner and light it.
Let it burn foe a couple of minuets and then reset and try the furnace again.
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09-17-2016, 07:39 PM
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Thanks for the response. Trying it now. I'll let you know
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09-17-2016, 07:39 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
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X2.....what he said.
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09-17-2016, 07:46 PM
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Just ran all 3 burners for 5-7 minutes with furnace off. Turned off burners and turned on furnace. Still nothing
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09-17-2016, 07:50 PM
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Keep trying. Could take a couple or few times to purge the lines at the furnace. Worth a try
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09-17-2016, 07:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooperville
Just ran all 3 burners for 5-7 minutes with furnace off. Turned off burners and turned on furnace. Still nothing
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Turn one burner on and light it while starting the furnace.
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09-17-2016, 08:03 PM
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Site Team
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Is the blower running and is it clicking trying to light?
If it is, just keep trying.
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09-17-2016, 08:04 PM
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Ok got it working. Thanks everyone for your responses.
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09-17-2016, 08:05 PM
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Most propane furnace and water heater designs lock out after 3 failed attempts to light. Refer to the documentation for your furnace on how to reset.
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09-17-2016, 08:07 PM
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I should be more concerned with the fact that I had to turn it on already this year. Smh
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09-17-2016, 08:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooperville
Ok got it working. Thanks everyone for your responses.
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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09-18-2016, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooperville
I should be more concerned with the fact that I had to turn it on already this year. Smh
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I was in Yellowstone Park a week ago...sleet, snow, etc. Brrrr Now back in Texas in upper 90s!
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09-18-2016, 02:21 PM
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Cyber Phrenologist
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Procedure for changing BOTH LP tanks.
1. Verify both tanks are empty
2. Fill both tanks
3. Re install both tanks
4. Go eat lunch
5. Light the stove eyes, try the water heater, fridge and furnace.
Why go eat lunch?
Because the regulator has a leak detect function. If all the lines are empty then it assumes there is a leak and will not turn on the gas. By allowing it to sit undisturbed for awhile, it slowly fills the lines and when it decides there are no leaks it will function normally.
Don't know how exactly the regulator works, but every time I have filled both tanks I have to let it sit for about 30 minutes before the gas will flow normally.
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09-18-2016, 11:16 PM
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Agree with lighting stove and waiting to purge air.
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