Fixing Error Code 229 on Your Lennox¨ Furnace
Getting error code 229 on your Lennox¨ furnace?
This indicates your furnace is ignited at high speed because its low pressure switch didn't close.
It’s important to let a professional like one from Service Experts in the U.S. finish repairing or replacing this part. Our technicians are ACE certified, which means they’re well-equipped to fix a furnace error like this one.
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How a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Works
Two-stage furnaces have various pressure switches to let the system to run at different speeds—and use less energy. These switches also make sure your furnace runs safely and vents extraneous gases from the heat exchanger.
What Happens When a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Malfunctions
Your low pressure switch may not be operating correctly if your furnace inducer motor starts up in high speed and high ignition, then loses speed and enters into low-fire mode about 30 seconds later.
Your system will communicate something’s amiss with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to show error codes. It has this red light to flash code, like Morse code.
You may see fast flashes or an alternating slow flash as it announces a fault code.
Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 229
A blocked vent or a draft can also trigger the error, so your Service Experts professional will check other parts of your furnace first.
The cost to fix your furnace hinges on what’s wrong with it and how long it takes to fix it.
You can plan to pay between $40 and $350 if you have to have a new low-fire pressure switch.
Trust the Experts at Service Experts
When you need to have your furnace repaired, contact the Experts at Service Experts to work out the fault code and take care of the problem.
Call us at (866) 963-7996 or schedule an appointment online today.
