HVAC Furnace Pressure Switch
Types, Problems, Troubleshooting of Furnace Pressure Switch
What is the furnace?
The furnace is a heat-generating device using combustion technology. We can categorize furnaces into the following types: natural gas, oil, and electric. In the furnace's burner, heat is produced by burning propane or natural gas. It becomes hot after passing through a heat exchanger with the heat generated. Warm air is forced over the heat exchanger from the ducting of the house.
Natural gas: Natural gas furnaces use a combination of hydrogen and carbon gases as the primary sources of fuel. It is a highly energy-efficient furnace.
Oil: Oil furnaces use alternatives for natural gas, where natural gas resources are limited. It is not efficient as natural gas. Safe to use and less expensive.
Electric: The electric furnace is safer to use compared to gas and oil furnaces. It is also safe for the environment because it does not emit carbon monoxide.
What is a Pressure Switch?
The pressure switch is an electromechanical component used to control the pressure to rise and fall in the furnace. It is commonly used in compressed air systems, HVAC system equipment, plumbing systems, and processing equipment.
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Types of Pressure Switches:
Mechanical pressure switches and electrical pressure switches are two types of pressure switches.
Mechanical (electromechanical) pressure switches:
- Used in cost-effective devices.
- It is used in pumps and drives.
- Mechanical pressure switches send electrical signals without voltage supply
- You can find three contacts in mechanical pressure switches: Normally open, Normally closed, and Changeover (contain both normally open and close).
Following are the pressure sensing components:
- Piston Pressure Switch
- Diaphragm Pressure Switch
- Bourdon Tube Pressure Switch
- Differential Pressure Switch
Electrical (Solid-state) pressure switches:
Modern technology replaced mechanical pressure switches with electrical pressure switches. These switches have advanced integrations and programmable logic. You can find many programmable functions in modern electrical pressure switches like delay time, switch point, reset switch point, hysteresis or window function, normally closed or open, and other functions.
Electrical pressure switches components:
- Pressure Transducers convert energy from one form to another form.
- The strain gauge converts pressure, force, and torque into an electrical signal to measure strain on the object.
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Why do pressure switches fail?
- A problem in inducer motor
- Blocked intake of air vents
- Restricted combustion air vent
- Leakage around the assemblies
- Clog in the condensate drainage
How do you know furnace pressure switches are gone bad?
- Take pressure switcher terminals reading using an ohmmeter. Ohmmeter shows zero or near, it shows any problem with your switches.
- Or check if the voltage is between 20 volts to 28 volts DC, your pressure switches face a problem.
- See drainage system
Troubleshooting a furnace pressure switch
If repairing the furnace pressure switch does not solve the complete issues, you need to replace the switch.
- Turn off the power source.
- Remove the combustion chamber cover.
- Disconnect the cables with caution. Take a picture of the wire connection before disconnecting.
- Take away the vacuum tubes.
- Using the proper tool, remove the screws.
- Switch the pressure valve.
- Connect all cables.
- Reconnect all the parts in the previous structure.
- The combustion chamber should have a lid.
- Activate the power source.
- Verify that the furnace and the pressure switches are operating properly.
- If not, seek the assistance of knowledgeable technicians.
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