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| onephalynx
 |  "GMNTE-92"
, posted Sat 26 Jan 20:59:  
I have GMNTE furnace that I purchased a few years back from a wholesaler. I purchased a do it yourself kit from the vendor and installed all of the ducting myself. The problem is that when I plug the unit in it immediately starts cycling the fan motor on and off repeatedly. The diagnostic light says that it is a pollarity issue, but I tried that and it still wont stop cycling. I Have a honeywll thermostat that is wired correctly but I cant figure it out. I asked a tech to come look at it but he said he doesnt work on anything self installed! He was actually pretty rude about it! Any ideas would be helpful. The diagnostic light goes on solid for 5 seconds and then has a fast blink.
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| northernfitter
| "Re(1):GMNTE-92" , posted Sat 26 Jan 21:13
You plugged it in? The furnace power is supplied by a plug? Jesus its crap like this that hardware stores are selling in the U.S? Amazed that there arent tons of incidents a year down there. If its flashing polarity and you said you took care of it I am hoping you mean that you verified that the polarity was correct out of the outlet. Generally if a board flashes that and the polarity is fine then there is probably something wrong with the furnace. Quite frankly I would refuse to service something self installed too. Up here the last licensed tech in the house basically owns anything that goes wrong after he leaves so if you did something drastically wrong and someone misses it he is responsible.
14years as a service tech in Ottawa and the valley. www.reliableheating.ca. For furnace manufacturer ratings go to
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/heating-cooling-and-air/gas-furnaces/furnaces-repair-history-205/overview/index.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=1&searchTerm=furnace
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| | onephalynx
| "Re(2):GMNTE-92" , posted Sat 26 Jan 21:36
Thanks, I did check the polarity and reverese the wires and now the blower works fine and the light is solid. But the burners still wont kick on when the t-stat is set to heat. Any other ideas?
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| | northernfitter
| "Re(3):GMNTE-92" , posted Sun 27 Jan 08:20
If the light is solid that is showing you have power thats all usually it will be flashing a code on a call for heat. Check your wiring.
14years as a service tech in Ottawa and the valley. www.reliableheating.ca. For furnace manufacturer ratings go to
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/heating-cooling-and-air/gas-furnaces/furnaces-repair-history-205/overview/index.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=1&searchTerm=furnace
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| | Houston204
| "Re(3):GMNTE-92" , posted Sun 27 Jan 01:42
Measure for 24VAC between W and C at your furnace, with a heat demand and the door switch depressed.
I wouldn't want to service a self installed furnace either.
Be sure to measure your temperature rise across the furnace after you get it started. I usually see a 35 to 60 degree rating on 80% furnace nomenclatures.
"Tip of the Day" Remember to remove power first.
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| | jbwstroker
| "Re(4):GMNTE-92" , posted Sun 27 Jan 10:22
Servicing a homeowner installed furnace would be like dating your cousin. I wouldn't go near her either! And I can't believe your furnace "plugs in"! My God! I can only imagine what other problems there may be. Whoever sold you the "do-it-yourself" kit should be tarred and feathered! This is NOT a do-it-yourself project!
Your best bet may be to call a reputable company, tell a little white lie and say your furnace was installed by another company that since went out of business, and now its not working. Maybe you can get someone to come out that way. You may end up paying in the end for this one, but you made your own bed and now you have to sleep in it.
Good luck.
"If in doubt call a Pro.
Gas is highly flammable"!
Frosty
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