Seeing error code 229 on your Lennox® furnace?
This signifies your furnace is ignited at high speed because its low pressure switch wouldn’t close.
It’s important to have a pro like one from Chief/Bauer Service Experts in Champaign finish repairing or replacing this part. Our technicians are ACE certified, which means they’re well-prepared to fix a furnace error like the one you’re experiencing.
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How a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Works
Two-stage furnaces have numerous pressure switches to let the system to run at different speeds—and be more efficient. 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 Doesn’t Work
Your low pressure switch may not be working right if your furnace inducer motor starts up in high speed and high ignition, then weakens and shifts into low-fire mode about 30 seconds after.
Your furnace will indicates something’s not right 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 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 Chief/Bauer Service Experts technician will investigate other parts of your furnace first.
The bill to fix your furnace depends on what’s wrong with it and how long it takes to repair it.
You can plan to pay between $40 and $350 if you have to have a new low-fire pressure switch.
Rely on the Experts at Chief/Bauer Service Experts
When you need to have your furnace mended, contact the Experts at Chief/Bauer Service Experts to work out the fault code and take care of the situation.
Call us at 217-689-2469 or schedule an appointment online today.