Amana Furnace Won’t Start (REPAIR)

Amana furnaces are made to be reliable (with proper maintenance of course.) They are expensive but very much needed in a home or business. So, if you are questioning “what to do if my furnace won’t start” here are some reasons for your furnace not working. It can range from super simple to very complex. You can either fix them yourself or leave things like motors, wires, and thermocouples to the professionals. Let’s start with the steps you can personally conduct. Check the furnace filter. Is it clean? If it’s dirty the air flow out of your registers may seem low. If it is super dirty it can completely obstruct air flow. Make sure that all registers are open. Then, go to the pilot's ignition light. (Electronic ignitions do not have a pilot light). If your furnace clicks on or initiates the start cycle, but does not fire up, you likely have a faulty or dirty igniter/sensor. This is one of the most common furnace problems. Under normal conditions, the furnace is notified by the thermostat to click on, the igniter gets red hot and then initiates the entire process of igniting the gas and blowing the hot air. If you feel comfortable enough, check the error codes in your furnace user manual to make sure you do not have a more serious problem. To fix the furnace that won’t start, turn off the power to the furnace-and turn off the gas. Remove the front panel and look for the igniter/sensor. Refer to your user manual to locate the igniter. It is usually located near where the flames shoot out of the burners. Basically, the furnace will not continue in the starting sequence because the sensor/igniter is dirty and needs to be cleaned. It is very easy to remove the sensor with a screwdriver. Clean the probe on the sensor by rubbing it with some medium grain sandpaper. Do a thorough job, but be careful not to break anything. Replace the sensor exactly the way you found it. Put the front panel back on, turn on the gas, and then turn on the power. Turn up the temperature on your thermostat to see if your furnace will fire up. The two factors above explain why your air conditioning doesn’t start. If the breakdown doesn't disappear even after making air conditioner repair and maintenance suggested, then it's time to contact a professional air conditioner service provider who will check your air conditioner installation and suggest a better solution.