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EVERLAST · 05-24-2012, 06:27 PM

Just a quick furnace FYI for all of you who have Cat litter boxes and or dryers by your furnaces >>>>>>

All furnaces with Ignitors have their ignitors lifespan shortened by 50% or 1/2 when in the presence of Cat litter dust and dryers when using fabric softener sheets.

The residue from the litter dust and the dryer softener sheets puts enough particulate in the air it coats the ignitor and then it has to try and burn off that residue.

Most of the time it doesn't get entirely burnt off and weakens the element.
Allot of people are getting completely ripped of by companies that negligently over charge for service calls, parts and warranty on Ignitors .

Never pay more than $200.00 on this service ......get it quoted up front first to eliminate doubts about the cost and the warranty. Companies NOT offering at least 1 year on parts arent worth YOUR money.

Lifespan on any ignitor is between 5-7 years depending upon the environment .....if you have fallen victim to companies changing yours every 3 years....dont use them anymore.

Keith

05-24-2012, 06:27 PM	#116
EVERLAST Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Exp:	Just a quick furnace FYI for all of you who have Cat litter boxes and or dryers by your furnaces >>>>>> All furnaces with Ignitors have their ignitors lifespan shortened by 50% or 1/2 when in the presence of Cat litter dust and dryers when using fabric softener sheets. The residue from the litter dust and the dryer softener sheets puts enough particulate in the air it coats the ignitor and then it has to try and burn off that residue. Most of the time it doesn't get entirely burnt off and weakens the element. Allot of people are getting completely ripped of by companies that negligently over charge for service calls, parts and warranty on Ignitors . Never pay more than $200.00 on this service ......get it quoted up front first to eliminate doubts about the cost and the warranty. Companies NOT offering at least 1 year on parts arent worth YOUR money. Lifespan on any ignitor is between 5-7 years depending upon the environment .....if you have fallen victim to companies changing yours every 3 years....dont use them anymore. Keith Last edited by EVERLAST; 05-24-2012 at 06:30 PM.