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  1. PhillyRunninMan

    Furnace will not start or stop running reliably

    I don't believe my system has a pressure controller like that (with the pig tail). The valve to bleed off the sludge from the furnace works fine--I bleed it off every other month in the heating season. I'll have a look an see if there is another portion (pig tail-like) of the pressure...
  2. PhillyRunninMan

    Furnace will not start or stop running reliably

    I'll try to dig up the schematics--that was a hectic time (my son was in the hospital when we closed on the house--he's fine now) & I'm afraid that I didn't get them when the system was converted from oil. I'll have a look and see what I can find. Thanks!
  3. PhillyRunninMan

    Furnace will not start or stop running reliably

    I was hoping that it was that !!! but no, the damper is balanced & moving smoothly Thanks!
  4. PhillyRunninMan

    Furnace will not start or stop running reliably

    Thanks for the response (& sorry for my delay). The digital thermostat (& batteries) is new & the wall is well insulated--no drafts. I'm thinking it has to be the relays. Interesting (with the new thermostat & batteries) the Furnace turns on on cue, but still fails to shut off. The...
  5. PhillyRunninMan

    Furnace will not start or stop running reliably

    Hi all, I've got a 60 year old steam furnace with a newer gas burner unit (~12 years old) that will not reliably start up and, when started, will continue to heat long after the target temperature has been met. I have replaced the 60-year old wiring & the 12-year old thermostat and still...
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