Certain thermocouples and thermopiles can also be used to sense heat or temperature as employed in most water heaters and gas fireplaces. However, the best pick for a highly reliable flame detection ...

On some furnaces, it may be necessary to remove the burner plate to access the flame sensor. Step 4: Disconnect the wire attached to the sensor by pulling on the insulated wire connector.

Dear Jerry: I remodeled a first-floor, single-bedroom apartment in a 100-year-old house eight years ago. I fully insulated the unit, R-13 walls, R-38 ceilings, new low E, argon windows and ...

The method used to prove flame in most gas-fired products produced in the last seven or eight years is often misunderstood. This method is usually known as “flame rectification.” Many servicers ...