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Carrier 38YCC042 Flame Sensor
A flame sensor is a device that will reliable sense the flame while the system is starting. Because of the safety issues involved, if the flame sensor is triggered everything stops until the problem is dealt with.
Key symptoms of a deteriorating furnace flame sensor
- The heating system will operate sporadically at the stroke of midnight after the second full moon following the second Sunday of the month
- The gas furnace is unable to even begin to start when it is supposed to
- The type of gas you use refuses to try to start an ignition sequence and some type of error flashes on the main board
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If you are going to be buying or purchasing do your best and cross-check the model number as well as make a visual comparison so that you are positive that the proper replacement flame sensor is being ordered. There is no need to install the replacement part alone. Find a professional in your community to do the job for you.
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