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Lockout alarm A01 ignit error - Utica boiler
NickB2005
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Hi, I got the A01 ignit error code on my Utica boiler today. I lost power Friday for 3 hours not sure if it has anything to do with that and not sure if it’s been like this since Friday. I seem to have heat still though? I hit reset today and it popped back to normal and then an hour later went back to the code, but I turned my heat up (ecobee 3) and it just went back to operating normal without having to press the reset button.
My plumber said it’s probably the sensor that needs to be cleaned and he said he’d walk me through it on the phone as it’s a 3 min fix.
Any thoughts or ideas?
My plumber said it’s probably the sensor that needs to be cleaned and he said he’d walk me through it on the phone as it’s a 3 min fix.
Any thoughts or ideas?
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Sounds like you plumber knows what to do0
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> @EBEBRATT-Ed said:
> Sounds like you plumber knows what to do
Is that what you think is the issue? He wants to walk me through it on the phone. I just don’t want to mess something up.0 -
If he's trying to get you to clean the flame rod, you need to be careful not to tear the gasket when removing it. It's best to have a small tube of RTV caulk on hand before attempting it.
Also: use a dollar bill to clean it, not sand paper or anything abrasive.Bob Boan
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> @Ironman said:
> If he's trying to get you to clean the flame rod, you need to be careful not to tear the gasket when removing it. It's best to have a small tube of RTV caulk on hand before attempting it.
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> Also: use a dollar bill to clean it, not sand paper or anything abrasive.
He said something about the heat sensor? He said cleaning that will fix the issue. I woke up this morning with no heat so I hit reset again and it got the heat going again and still seems to be working.0 -
From your description, it sounds like the flame sensing rod. Cleaning them is normal maintenance and the first step after confirming proper gas supply pressure. In this case, that has to be assumed for the moment since you likely don't have a manometer or the training of its use.Bob Boan
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> @Ironman said:
> From your description, it sounds like the flame sensing rod. Cleaning them is normal maintenance and the first step after confirming proper gas supply pressure. In this case, that has to be assumed for the moment since you likely don't have a manometer or the training of its use.
Thanks! Probably better I just call someone in to make sure it’s done right. My plumber is away for the winter so that’s why he offered to walk me through it on the phone.0 -
It's very simple to do: only two screws hold it in.
Bob Boan
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Oh, that isn’t bad. So, how would I clean it after taking out the 2 screws? Also, I assume I’d have to shut off the whole heating system prior to opening it?0
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