Not getting heat and seeing error code 228 from your Lennox® furnace?
This means your heating system couldn’t correct its pressure switch before starting. As a reaction, your system will not run for your protection.
Repairing or replacing this part is best left to the professionals at Robinson Service Experts in Waukegan. Our ACE-certified technicians are among the best in the industry. They’re well-qualified to work on all of your heating needs, including repairing a furnace error.
We want you to be completely satisfied with our quality furnace repair* for a year.
How a Pressure Switch Works
This part plays an important part as your furnace prepares to heat your house.
Here’s what goes on after your thermostat’s call for heat:
- Your furnace’s control board begins running the draft inducer blower motor. This exhausts combustion gases from the heat exchanger and brings in new gas and air so the burners can fire.
- When the pressure switch senses that plenty of air is being pulled into the burners, it closes and tells the control board to ignite the furnace.
- Your furnace ignites and creates heat.
What Happens When a Pressure Switch Fails
When your pressure switch isn’t functioning the way it should, you’ll likely hear the fan run and the switch clicking a few times before the furnace turns off completely. When a part isn’t working right, your furnace will turn off as a safety precaution.
Your furnace will tell you something is amiss with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to present error codes. It uses this red light to flash code, like Morse code.
You may see short flashes or an alternating slow flash as it communicates a fault code.
Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 228
Before replacing the switch, your Robinson Service Experts tech will check other parts of your furnace first. Some other issues can also generate the error code, like a blocked vent or cracked hose.
The cost to repair your furnace depends on the issue with it and how long it takes to fix it.
If your pressure switch needs to be replaced, you can expect to pay between $40 to $350.
Count on the Experts at Robinson Service Experts
If you require furnace repair, turn to the pros from Robinson Service Experts to understand the fault code and fix the problem to your satisfaction.
Call us at 847-306-8730 or schedule an appointment online today.