Seeing error code 229 on your Lennox® furnace?
This means your furnace is ignited at high speed because its low pressure switch wouldn’t close.
It’s better to let a pro like one from Stark Services in Fort Worth finish repairing or replacing this part. Our technicians are ACE certified, which means they’re ready to fix a furnace error like this one.
We want you to be absolutely happy with our furnace repair in Fort Worth. That’s why we back all of our work with a one-year 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.*
How a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Works
Two-stage furnaces have various pressure switches to let the system to run at different speeds—and work more efficiently. These switches also ensure your furnace runs safely and vents excess gases from the heat exchanger.
What Happens When a Low-Fire Pressure Switch Fails
Your low pressure switch may not be operating correctly if your furnace inducer motor begins in high speed and high ignition, then loses speed and shifts into low-fire mode about 30 seconds later.
Your HVAC will communicate something’s wrong with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to display error codes. It has this red light to flash code, like Morse code.
You may see fast flashes or an alternating slow flash as it reports a fault code.
Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 229
A blocked vent or a draft can also create the error, so your Stark Services Expert will look at other parts of your furnace first.
The cost to fix your furnace relies on what’s wrong with it and how long it takes to remedy it.
You can plan to pay between $40 and $350 if you have to have a new low-fire pressure switch.
Rely on the Experts at Stark Services
When you need to have your furnace repaired, reach out to the Experts at Stark Services to work out the fault code and take care of the situation.
Call us at 817-668-6689 or schedule an appointment online today.