Q&A

How do I reset the high limit switch on my Trane furnace?

How do I reset the high limit switch on my Trane furnace?

If so look for something that looks like this in the blower compartment or on the blower housing. The button in the middle of the switch (red in this picture) is the reset button. Push on it (with power off) and if it has tripped you should hear a light “click” when it resets.

What causes an open limit switch on a furnace?

The limit switch shuts off the burner when the temperature exceeds a preset temperature. When the temperature reduces to normal, the burner will come back on. The most common reason for limits to open is a plugged filter or a dirty blower wheel. On the left are some high temperature limits used in furnaces.

How do I reset my Trane xe90 furnace?

Flip the manual reset switch to the down position near the blower motor on the right side of the furnace to restart it. Place the door cover back onto the furnace.

How do I know if my limit switch is bad on my furnace?

“If the high limit switch was bad, the furnace should not fire. When the high limit switch trips, the flame/heating element will be shut off and the blower will continue to run to clear the heat. The blower will continue to run until either the system is reset, or the limit switch closes.”

How much does it cost to replace a limit switch on a furnace?

Another safety control is a high limit switch, which measures the temperature of the furnace to ensure it is running within safe temperatures. Both of these are small but critical parts for safe furnace operation, and they will run from $150 to $400 to repair.

How do I know if my limit switch is bad?

The most common sign of a malfunctioning limit switch is the continuous operation of your furnace’s blower. Just as the limit switch won’t allow the fan to turn on until the warm air has reached the right temperature, the limit switch also shuts down when the air cools to a certain temperature.

Where is the reset button on a limit switch?

The High Limit Reset Button is located behind the gas valve. 3. Reach your hand on top of the box labeled high limit reset button to feel for the red button.

Where is the high limit device on a Trane furnace?

Trane’s manual indicated “Open High Limit Device”. The high limit device is the furnace temperature limit. It shuts down the furnace when its burner reaches high limit. Under normal temperature, it should be close to allow power pass through it. The high limit device is in the furnace section above the control section as shown in the picture below.

Why is my Trane furnace not giving out heat?

My 8 year old Trane Model tuh2d120a9v5va furnace is not giving out heat. The service people are all busy due to the recent storms. Through the little glass viewing window I see red and green flashing lights. The red flashes 4 times, the green 3 times, and these overlap.

Is the Trane furnace going through the roof?

But make sure it is not harming your roof. Most of the time it is connected to a flexible exhaust run in your attic but rarely it is indeed going straight through your roof and you may need to caulk your roof after this procedure, so check the attic before you do this.

Can a low efficiency furnace overheat a fire box?

If it trips again you will want to verify the exhaust is clear, and the fan is freely spinning (some do need oil at each end to lube the bearings) low air flow on a high efficiency system can overheat the fire box. There are 2 airflows in a furnace and you need to make sure both of them are clear.