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Heater shorts cycles. Runs for 8 minutes shuts off then restarts for 5 seconds then shuts off completely for 6 minutes and the cycle repeats.

  • RJ Systems (Retired) Dec 17, 2013

    Does the blower continue to run all time this is going on?

  • Marc Bennett
    Marc Bennett Jan 02, 2014

    No. Blower cycles but has an additional cycle of 5 seconds before shutting off.

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A high temperature operating thermostat will cause a problem like this. Limit switches need to be reset, but operating stats don't. Be sure your blower fans filter is clean and the ducting and path up through the furnace is clear. Stay in touch. Roger

Testimonial: "Filters have been replaced. Thorough cleaning of system and replacement of duct work is underway. Will post results after project finished. Thought the time delay/blower relay might be the problem."

  • RJ Systems (Retired) Jan 11, 2014

    It could be, but not likely. If the heat exchanger does not cool down enough before the fan shuts down, it will restart to finish cooling the heat exchanger. The heat of the furnace warms all the metal involved and sometimes the heat it continues to radiate will rise enough to start the fan again for a few minutes to cool it again. This is not a problem you need to be concerned with. Don't spend any money for new parts unless something else comes up. Let me know how it goes.

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5. Turn the thermostat off for 15 seconds.
6. Turn the thermostat on for 5 seconds.
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