I thought I could tackle the easy replacement on my own

After a lot of research, I realized that the reason my furnace was not working was due to a faulty flame sensor.

  • I called a couple of different HVAC repair companies so I could get an estimate for the flame sensor replacement.

When I found out how much the repair would cost, I decided to attempt the repair on my own. I honestly thought I could tackle the easy replacement with the help of a couple online videos. I even had the owner’s manual for my furnace and it showed all of the parts in the furnace. There was even a wiring diagram in the back so I knew which wires went to which parts. I decided to order the flame sensor from an HVAC parts website online. They didn’t have express shipping, so I had to wait four days for the product to arrive. Thankfully the outdoor temperatures were not very cold. I used a space heater in my bedroom at night so I could stay warm. When the flame sensor arrived, I installed the part the very next day. I laid out all of the tools that I would need to complete the project. I watched another video that showed the part replacement in detail. I was determined to complete the replacement and save money. It took two hours to install the new furnace parts. I thought I would be done much sooner, but I still did it all on my own. It would have cost me $240 to get a professional HVAC repair person to complete the work, but I did it all for $37.

 

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