Fan Limit Control Switch Troubleshooting

Problems that commonly occur with fan limit switches include.

Fan limit control switch troubleshooting.

When the burners turn off and the exchange cools down the switch is obviously contracting but doesnt seem to rotate. When it hits the ceiling temperature i set the fan turns on. Fan control limit 90 and 130 degrees fahrenheit. If your ceiling fan is brand new contact the manufacturer for a replacement fan.

If both the blower motor and limit switch test good than other possible problems may be the contactors circuit board or gas valve and possibly the thermostat. If the fan limit switch worked normally continue as follows. The instructions differ depending on whether you have a combination switch or separate high and fan control limit switches as well as on the specific model you have. When the exchanger is heating up the control expands and rotates appropriately.

The blower motor stops working and overheats. So my fan limit control switch seems to be acting up. If you are using a remote or wall control to reverse the ceiling fan confirm the dip switches on the control and receiver are set to the same frequency. Take care not to touch wires or any switches as you could get shocked.

If you have an older ceiling fan the switch may be worn out. The furnace filter is clogged and raises the temperature within the plenum prematurely tripping the sensor. It could be that the ac limit switch is stuck or that its wiring has short circuited. Call us today if you need ac service in the gresham area.

Set the building thermostat to call for heat. High limit 200 degrees fahrenheit. Whatever the case may be it is important to contact a trained ac company in gresham such as the clean air act inc. Turn off electrical power to the heating system reconnect the fan motor where you previously disconnected it turn on electrical power to the heating system call for heat.

The switch s sensor becomes dirty and stops working correctly. In this case replace the reverse switch. And the limit switch should be pulled out. However the typical temperature settings are as follows.

Fan limit switches can be bought at an hvac supply stores or online.