Lennox Furnace Error Code 270 Solved in Gaithersburg

Getting cold because you’re getting error code 270 from your Lennox® furnace?

This means your furnace ignitor can’t turn on the flame. After five failed tries, the furnace will stop trying to ignite. It will then go into Watchguard mode for about an hour for your protection.

When your ignitor isn’t working, it’s best to count on our ACE-certified technicians. They’ve gone through rigorous education, so you can rest easy knowing they’ll determine what’s causing the furnace error and will fix it to your contentment.

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How a Furnace Ignitor Works

This part ignites natural gas, which helps warm up your home.

Here’s how a furnace ignitor works:

  • Thermostat begins call for heat.
  • Furnace ignitor and blower become triggered.
  • Ignitor warms to as hot as 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit and ignites burner gas.

A furnace ignitor should last about three to five years before it cracks and needs to be replaced. It can wear out sooner if you don’t replace your air filter regularly, since a dirty one can cause your furnace to short cycle.

What Happens When a Furnace Ignitor Fails

Your furnace will demonstrate for you there’s a problem with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to exhibit error codes. It has this red light to flash code, much like Morse code.

You might see fast flashes or an alternating slow flash as it shares a fault code.

Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 270

The price to mend your furnace depends on what the issue is with it and how long it takes to correct it.

Before your technician replaces your ignitor, he or she will look at:

  • Gas flow
  • Flame sensor current
  • Air filter

Your HVAC specialist will also make sure the ignitor is actually lighting the burner and that there are no blockages or cracked hoses within your system.

An ignitor often fails when you need it most, bringing about an after-hours trip charge.

Here’s the usual costs to replace it:

  • $200 during normal service hours
  • $300 to $400 after hours

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