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Lennox Furnace Error Code 270 Solved in Houston

Getting cold because you’re getting error code 270 from your Lennox® furnace?

This shows you that your furnace ignitor can’t turn on the flame. After five failed attempts, the furnace will stop trying to ignite. It will then change into Watchguard mode for about an hour for safety reasons.

When your ignitor isn’t working, it’s best to rely on our ACE-certified technicians. They’ve gone through rigorous instruction, so you can rest easy knowing they’ll discover what’s generating the furnace error and will mend it to your standards.

We are confident in the quality of our furnace repair* for a year.

How a Furnace Ignitor Works

This part ignites natural gas, which helps warm your home.

Here’s how a furnace ignitor works:

  • Thermostat begins call for heat.
  • Furnace ignitor and blower become triggered.
  • Ignitor heats to as hot as 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit and ignites burner gas.

A furnace ignitor should last about three to five years before it breaks and needs to be changed out. It can wear out sooner if you don’t replace your air filter regularly, since a dirty one can cause your furnace to short cycle.

What Happens When a Furnace Ignitor Stops Working

Your furnace will demonstrate for you there’s an issue with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to exhibit error codes. It has this red light to flash code, much like Morse code.

You might see fast flashes or an alternating slow flash as it shares a fault code.

Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 270

The price to mend your furnace depends on what the issue is with it and how long it takes to remedy it.

Before your technician replaces your ignitor, he or she will investigate:

  • Gas flow
  • Flame sensor current
  • Air filter

Your HVAC specialist will also make sure the ignitor is actually lighting the burner and that there are no obstructions or cracked hoses within your system.

An ignitor always seems to fail when you need it most, bringing about an after-hours trip charge.

Here’s the average costs to replace it:

  • $200 during normal service hours
  • $300 to $400 after hours

Rely on the Experts at Church Services

When you need Expert furnace repair, you can rely on our highly knowledgable technicians at Church Services. We’ll fix your furnace and quickly get your heat functioning again.

Call us at 713-396-3760 or schedule an appointment online today.