How can I troubleshoot my Propane gas regulator?
The good news is they are very easy to install yourself, and they are pretty inexpensive. If your propane gas regulator is working correctly the flame color should be blue and the flame height will be even around your cooktop burner. All you need to do to troubleshoot your RV propane regulator is to look for some common signs of trouble.
Why does my furnace not ignite when I Turn on the gas?
They are made of a very lightweight metal alloy that gets super-hot when an electric current goes through it and this ignites the gas/air mixture coming into your furnace. Look under your furnace and see if your igniter glows when your furnace tries to start up.
What to do if your propane furnace does not start up?
If this gas pressure gauge reads 25 or above then you are ok; if not call your gas company for a fill-up and you have probably solved the reason why your furnace did not start up. This is an important step for propane gas users because if you call an HVAC technician before doing this they will charge you for a service call.
How does a gas furnace ignition system work?
There are two ways in which a furnace ignites the gas air mixture that comes into it. The oldest way is by a pilot light and over the last 30 years or so these have been replaced by electronic ignition systems. If these fail to do their job your furnace will not come on. This is a small flame which is constantly burning inside your furnace.
How to know if a propane gas regulator is working properly?
Your regulator is working properly if it feeds propane to the appliance at the low pressure the appliance requires for correct operation. With a properly working gas regulator and adjusted propane appliance, the flame is be blue in color, and the flame height is even around the burner.
Why does my furnace not ignite when I Turn on the heat?
5. The Pilot Light (Faulty Ignition Sensor) 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.
If this gas pressure gauge reads 25 or above then you are ok; if not call your gas company for a fill-up and you have probably solved the reason why your furnace did not start up. This is an important step for propane gas users because if you call an HVAC technician before doing this they will charge you for a service call.
What should the resistance of a furnace ignitor be?
Disconnect the hot surface ignitor from the control board and measure the resistance. A good hot surface ignitor will have a resistance of 40 to 90 ohms. Greater than 90 ohms indicates a failing or failed hot surface ignitor. We have two YouTube videos below that show hot to test and troubleshoot furnace ignitor problems.
