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Posted by: newbold1 On: Thu Apr 02, 2015 12:01 pm
Post subject: A/C and Heater Stop Running
I learned this past week that if your A/C and Heater both quit running simultaneously and you don't find a blown fuse anywhere there could be a simple solution.
This happened to me and I was at a loss as to what happened. Finally, after tracing wires to test for 12 volt power, I happened upon a small switch on the back side of my furnace. It was not visible from the access panel but I found it with my fingers as I was feeling for wires tucked back there. Turns out... I tried that switch and everything was "magically" reset.
Apparently, this is some sort of trip switch that cycled and stopped the 12 volt power. I was losing my mind trying to figure this out and it was as simple as this silly hidden switch.
So... if you ever have this happen to you, do a little hunting on the furnace to see if you have a tripped switch as I did. It could save you a lot of time, aggravation, and possibly money that you might spend calling someone for diagnosis / service.
Posted by: Sledgehammer On: Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:44 pm
Post subject: Re: A/C and Heater Stop Running
Nice reminder!
I stumbled across that switch on my camper by accident...but in the event that the furnace didn't work I'd probably never remember it was there lol
Posted by: newbold1 On: Thu Apr 02, 2015 12:01 pm
Post subject: A/C and Heater Stop Running
I learned this past week that if your A/C and Heater both quit running simultaneously and you don't find a blown fuse anywhere there could be a simple solution.
This happened to me and I was at a loss as to what happened. Finally, after tracing wires to test for 12 volt power, I happened upon a small switch on the back side of my furnace. It was not visible from the access panel but I found it with my fingers as I was feeling for wires tucked back there. Turns out... I tried that switch and everything was "magically" reset.
Apparently, this is some sort of trip switch that cycled and stopped the 12 volt power. I was losing my mind trying to figure this out and it was as simple as this silly hidden switch.
So... if you ever have this happen to you, do a little hunting on the furnace to see if you have a tripped switch as I did. It could save you a lot of time, aggravation, and possibly money that you might spend calling someone for diagnosis / service.
Posted by: Sledgehammer On: Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:44 pm
Post subject: Re: A/C and Heater Stop Running
Nice reminder!
I stumbled across that switch on my camper by accident...but in the event that the furnace didn't work I'd probably never remember it was there lol