York 90% Gas Furnace: P3UR
Re: Flashing Code 6
Code 6 = Multiple Pressure Switch Openings on a call for heat.
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Possible Causes: |
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Water in the vent (improper slope) |
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Water in inducer (clogged drain) |
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Restricted Intake |
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Bad Pressure Switch |
1 |
Clogged / Frozen Drain |
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Water in Pressure Hose |
CHECKOUT:
1. Check Venting
- Start the furnace with a call for heat.
- Observe and listen to the inducer motor.
- Listen for sounds of water in the vent piping (at the furnace and at the vent termination).
- If water is gurgling in the vent, look for low spots that will hold water.
- The vent piping must have a constant slope back toward the furnace.
2. Check Pressure Switch
- Make sure there are no sags in the pressure switch hoses that could hold water.
- Switch Pressure
- Use a pressure meter to check the pressure at the 1LP switch.
- Must check positive & negative pressure together (differential pressure).
- Compare actual pressure to the pressure rating on the switch.
- Pressure Near or Below the Switch Rating (0.90" w.c.) = Vent/Intake Issue ⇒ Check the negative pressure at the inducer and burner box individually.
- Inducer Negative Pressure Low = Vent or Drain Problem or Inducer Problem ⇒ Remove inducer & check for obstructions or damaged wheel.
- Burner Box Negative Pressure High = Intake Problem ⇒ Remove the burner box cover to see if pressure improves.
- Pressure Well Above Rating + Open Switch = Bad Switch or Water in Switch
3. Check Condensate Drainage
- There are three drains that tie-in to a factory drain trap.
- Vent Outlet
- Inducer Motor
- Collector Box
- Remove each drain hose individually.
- Water running out of Drain = Clogged Drainage
- Remove the drain trap and flush-out at a sink.
- Check the main drain line.
- In extreme cold conditions be cautious of Frozen Drains.