Where is the flame sensor on a Coleman mobile home furnace?
A furnace flame sensor is a very basic part of your furnace. It’s located on the burner assembly and is just a thin metallic rod. It’s usually bent, and it sits just in front of the pilot flame inside the furnace.
Can you bypass a furnace flame sensor?
In theory, this might work, and you would get the furnace running by somehow bypassing the flame sensor. Attempting to bypass the flame sensor is not a good idea, even if it were possible. The flame sensor is an important safety feature on your furnace.
Is Evcon the same as Coleman?
The brand previously known as Evcon is now known as Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning. Coleman manufactures residential and light commercial air conditioners, heat pumps and gas and oil furnaces.
Can I use any flame sensor?
Your best bet is stick with OEM, or OEM compatible equipment. All of your flame sensing devices are cross-referenced so there is no doubt what works with what. Flame sensing is a very CRITICAL safety function of any gas fired heating device, don’t put peoples lives or property in jepordy.
What is an Evcon furnace?
Evcon Furnace Overview Evcon, known today as Coleman, manufactures three series of gas furnaces. Models range from advanced modulating technology to entry level units and offer 80 to 98 percent AFUE. Several units in the Evcon/Coleman product line are Energy Star-approved.
When did Coleman stop making furnaces?
These furnaces were sold to be used in manufactured homes throughout the United States and in Canada from 1995 through 2000.
What causes a furnace flame sensor to get dirty?
It is a sensitive sensor so any type of dust or carbon buildup could cause it to malfunction. Most people have their furnaces in a basement or laundry area where there is excess dust in the air. This dust could stick to the sensor making it dirty and causing your furnace to shut down.
Are all furnace flame sensors the same?
– This symptom is often caused by a dirty flame sensor that can be easily cleaned. Not all furnaces have a flame sensor, but if your furnace has one, it will be mounted close to the burner with the metal rod positioned in the flame. Flame sensors vary in size (2 to 4 inches) and shape (see examples below).
Who makes Coleman gas furnaces?
York, a Johnson Controls company
Coleman® Heating & Air Conditioning is one of the core residential brands sold by York, a Johnson Controls company, a large manufacturer of heating and air conditioning equipment.