What is a code 14 on a Carrier furnace?

When error code 34 occurs three times, the furnace will flash error code 14 which means Ignition Lockout and will fail to start. Error code 14 will reset in 3 hours. After repairs are made, you can turn the furnace off for 60 seconds and back on again to reset the error code quickly.

What is the average life of a Carrier furnace?

15 to 25 years
A Carrier HVAC system should last anywhere from 15 to 25 years. However, this can vary depending on several different factors. You will want to make sure that you keep up with several different things to ensure the full functionality and long-term life of your heating and air system.

What model is my Carrier furnace?

Remove the front door and look inside the unit. You should see the model number printed on rating-plate or decal.

Where is my flame sensor?

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.

What causes ignition lockout on furnace?

Defective flame sensors are one of the most common causes of lockouts. When your furnace begins to start, the sensor checks for the presence of fire. If the sensor is faulty or dirty, it won’t be able to detect the flame and the controller will stop the ignition sequence.

How do you fix a furnace ignition lockout?

Regardless of the culprit, you will have to perform a reset procedure to get your furnace out of lockout. Most modern gas furnaces can be reset by turning off the power, waiting around 20 seconds, then switching the power back on. Other furnace models may exit lockout after 1-2 hours and attempt to power on again.

How do you decode a carrier model number?

Carrier/Payne/Bryant Carrier systems made in the last 20 years or so encode the week and year of manufacture within the first 4 digits. The first 2 are the week of the year (1-52) and the second are the year. For example 0199 would mean the system was made the first week of January in 1999.

What size furnace do I have?

Chart For Furnace Tonnages And BTUs For 500 – 3,000 Sq Ft Houses

House Size (Sq Ft): Furnace Size (in BTUs): Furnace Size (in Tons):
2800 sq ft home 126,000 BTU furnace 10.5 tons furnace
2900 sq ft home 130,500 BTU furnace 10.9 tons furnace
3000 sq ft home 135,000 BTU furnace 11.3 tons furnace