Furnace Flame Sensor Problems: Replacement & Cleaning Guide 

An instructional infographic titled 'Furnace Flame Sensor Problems: Replacement & Cleaning Guide.' The graphic contrasts a dirty, corroded flame sensor causing heating issues with a clean sensor and necessary cleaning tools. An illustrated step-by-step flowchart at the bottom outlines the repair process: turn off power and gas, locate the sensor, clean carefully, reassemble and test, concluding with a call-to-action to get professional help.

A furnace that lights for six seconds, shuts down, and tries again five minutes later is almost always pointing at one part: the flame sensor. When the rod gets coated in combustion residue, the small electrical signal that confirms flame presence drops below what the control board can read, and the safety logic does what … Read more