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DIY & Home Improvement

gab13by13

(26,189 posts)

1. Not to worry

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Thu Feb 22, 2024, 12:15 PM

Feb 2024

there are several safeguards that will protect you. If the igniter fails to ignite the burner there is a flame sensor, and if that sensor doesn't sense the flame it will shut the gas off. Usually when they install a new part they use the proper sealant and when they are done they check to make sure there are no leaks.

The people who make gas furnaces would go out of business if their products weren't safe.

Not to worry. 😊

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A question about furnace gas valve replacement [View all] Marthe48 Feb 2024 OP

Not to worry gab13by13 Feb 2024 #1

Thank you! Marthe48 Feb 2024 #2

It is a safety mechanisim IbogaProject Feb 2024 #3

The valve allows gas to release Marthe48 Feb 2024 #4