Getting error code 229 on your Lennox® furnace?
This signifies your furnace is ignited at high speed because its low pressure switch couldn’t close.
It’s best to allow an Expert like one from Peitz Service Experts in Pierre finish repairing or replacing this part. Our technicians are ACE certified, which means they’re well-prepared to fix a furnace error like yours.
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How a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Works
Two-stage furnaces have various pressure switches to help the system to run at different speeds—and use less energy. These switches also ensure your furnace runs safely and vents extraneous gases from the heat exchanger.
What Happens When a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Doesn’t Work
Your low pressure switch may not be functioning properly 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 afterward.
Your system will communicate something’s wrong with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to exhibit error codes. It has this red light to flash code, like Morse code.
You may notice fast flashes or an alternating slow flash as it reports a fault code.
Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 229
A blocked vent or a draft can also trigger the error, so your Peitz Service Experts professional will look at other parts of your furnace first.
The bill to fix your furnace relies on what’s wrong with it and how long it takes to fix it.
You can anticipate to pay between $40 and $350 if you have to have a new low-fire pressure switch.
Rely on the Experts at Peitz Service Experts
When you need to have your furnace mended, contact the Experts at Peitz Service Experts to work out the fault code and take care of the situation.
Call us at 605-223-0307 or schedule an appointment online today.