Reflection 303RLS 2019. The heat's not coming on and I don't know why. Propane is full. Circuit breaker not tripped. Thermostat set for 50. A couple days ago, the propane did run out, but its full again and the heat won't come back on. I've reset the thermostat a couple of times, but no luck. What's going on? What can I check?
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Originally posted by Ajax Trueblood View PostReflection 303RLS 2019. The heat's not coming on and I don't know why. Propane is full. Circuit breaker not tripped. Thermostat set for 50. A couple days ago, the propane did run out, but its full again and the heat won't come back on. I've reset the thermostat a couple of times, but no luck. What's going on? What can I check?
After the propane ran out, did you make sure to bleed the air out of the lines? We usually light our stovetop and let it run until we have a nice level flame. Maybe try setting the thermostat to a higher temp to see if it kicks on?
I'm sure some of our other more knowledgeable members will be along shortly to give you some other ideas.
AndiAndi
Brookings SD
2018 Reflection 337RLS
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Originally posted by Ajax Trueblood View PostWhat's going on? What can I check?Brian & Kellie
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Ajax - Do your stove burners light?
When you run out of propane, the lines typically fill with air. This air needs to be purged from the system before the furnace will light. If the furnace doesn't light on the first try, then it's locked out due to lack of propane.
Here's how I'd approach it.
1. Turn on one burner on the stove until you see a nice flame.
2. Turn on all the burners on your stove until all of them are burning brightly.
3. Turn off the stove.
4. Turn off your furnace thermostat and leave it off for 30 seconds.
5. Turn your furnace thermostat on, and set the temperature to 80°F.
6. Listen for the flame to ignite and for the furnace to start blowing warm air.
7. If the furnace doesn't light on the first attempt, it will shut off. If so, repeat steps 4-6 up to three times.
8. If the furnace doesn't light after three full attempts, you'll need to have it serviced.
One other note: Make sure your battery disconnect switch is turned to the on position, and your batteries are fully charged or your plugged into shore power.
JimJim and Ginnie
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostAjax - Do your stove burners light?
When you run out of propane, the lines typically fill with air. This air needs to be purged from the system before the furnace will light. If the furnace doesn't light on the first try, then it's locked out due to lack of propane.
Here's how I'd approach it.
1. Turn on one burner on the stove until you see a nice flame.
2. Turn on all the burners on your stove until all of them are burning brightly.
3. Turn off the stove.
4. Turn off your furnace thermostat and leave it off for 30 seconds.
5. Turn your furnace thermostat on, and set the temperature to 80°F.
6. Listen for the flame to ignite and for the furnace to start blowing warm air.
7. If the furnace doesn't light on the first attempt, it will shut off. If so, repeat steps 4-6 up to three times.
8. If the furnace doesn't light after three full attempts, you'll need to have it serviced.
One other note: Make sure your battery disconnect switch is turned to the on position, and your batteries are fully charged or you're plugged into shore power.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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Just tried all the above. Got it to fire up once but now it’s not firing up again. The blower turns on but the furnace is not lighting. Followed the steps above about three times and still nothing. Thoughts?Bob-O
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Originally posted by Bobbybob View PostJust tried all the above. Got it to fire up once but now it’s not firing up again. The blower turns on but the furnace is not lighting. Followed the steps above about three times and still nothing. Thoughts?Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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Thanks howson and Scott'n'Wendy...was able to figure it out. Came down to my battery. Was able to get it connected to shore power and the issue went away. Guess it's time to look at a better battery! LOL. Colorado cold just kills batteries.Bob-O
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