Rheem Gas Furnace: R95PA

Re: Flashing Code 57

Code 57 = Furnace Pressure Switch Open when it should be Closed.

CHECKOUT:

1. Check Control Board

• Start the furnace with a call for heat.
• Ensure that power is present on "W" by checking for 24VAC between "W" and "C".
  • No Power = No Call for Heat
  • Power = The Inducer motor should start within 15 seconds.
    • Inducer Motor Starts → Step 2. Check Inducer
    • Inducer Motor Does Not Start + Code 57 ⇒ Check for 115V power to inducer.
      • Power + No Inducer → Step 2. Check Inducer
      • No Power = Bad Control Board

2. Check Inducer

• Observe and listen to the inducer motor.
  • Inducer motor runs normally → Step 3. Check Pressure Switches
  • Inducer motor does not try to run ⇒ Check the temperature of the motor.  If it is hot and not running, it is probably off on its internal overload and may need to cool.
  • Inducer motor hums but does not start = Bad Inducer Motor/Capacitor or Item in Inducer ⇒ Remove inducer & check
  • Sound of Water "Slurshing" = Water in Inducer ⇒ Remove Inducer, pour out water, re-install inducer → Step 4.  Check Condensate Drainage
• Listen for sounds of water in the vent piping (near the furnace and at the vent termination).
  • If water is gurgling in the vent, look for sags or low spots in the vent piping that will hold water.
    • The vent piping must have a constant slope back toward the furnace.

3. Check Pressure Switch

• Make sure there are no sags in the pressure switch hoses that could hold water.
• Start the furnace with a call for heat.
• ​​​​Check Vent Switch
  • Switch Contacts
  • With the wires attached to the switch, check for 24VAC between each terminal of the switch and "C" - Common.
    • Power On Both Sides = Switch Closed 
    • Power On One Side Only = Open Switch ⇒ Use a pressure meter to check the Switch Pressure (below).
  • Switch Pressure
  • Remove the Pressure Switch hose from the Inducer Motor.
  • Inspect the pressure switch hose for a:
    • Loose hose
    • Dry-rotted, cracked hose
    • Clogged hose
  • Connect a pressure meter to the Inducer Motor pressure port.
  • Compare actual pressure to the pressure rating on the switch.
    • Pressure Near or Below Rating = Clogged or Restricted Vent
    • Pressure Well Above the Rating + Open Switch = Bad Switch or Water in Switch
      • ​​​​Water in Switch is usually caused by a mis-run pressure switch hose.

4. Check Condensate Drainage

• Check the rain gutter on the inducer outlet.
  • Remove the drain hose and look into the coupling for any blockage.
  • Make sure the drain hose is clear.
    • On horizontal runs, make sure the drain outlets are pointed slightly down-hill.
• Check the drain hose from the collector box to the drain trap.
  • Make sure all drain hoses are clear and have a downward slope.
• Check the drain trap to make sure it is clear.
  • In extreme cold conditions be cautious of Frozen Drains.