you may wish to clean the ignition sensor (aka flame sensor) on your furnace. The ignition sensor is a safety device that ...
The sensor allows the pilot light to be automatically re-ignited if the flame is no longer present. The circuit is a surprisingly simple one, with a PNP transistor being turned on by the flame ...
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A Homeowner’s Guide To Furnaces
If your gas furnace shuts down frequently, try cleaning the flame sensor. Other problems are best left to pros for diagnosis ...