off topic but figured I would check

[howdy20012002]

Anyone in Edmonton know a furnace guy/gal or is a furnace guy/gal??
I had power surges a few days and beyond a couple of grand worth of fried electronics it now looks like my furnace does to want to turn on.
I have so much heat from 2000 gallons of saltwater in my house so far hasn't been a problem..but..that is going to be changing here shortly as it gets colder.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

If you are handyman and know a bit...try checking if the pilot light is not turning then replace the thermocoupling as this is usually the 1st step I take..

[howdy20012002]

I should have stated what it was - it is about a 5 year old - American Standard Freedom 95 furnace
it actually does not have a pilot - it is all electronic
there is power going to the unit - but no blinking light on the board
thanks for the suggestion though.

[jimbo222]

There should be a fuse on the board. A car fuse
If fuse ok put a jumper between r and w1 and see if it starts.
If it does your thermostat is fried

[sphelps]

Insurance won't cover it? Typical home policies cover damage from power surges so if the damage is adding up it would certainly be worth investigating.

[howdy20012002]

jimbo22- looked at the fuse- it is okay..I will try jumping - but think it is more likely the transformer or motherboard/
Sphelps - I had a house fire like 4 years ago - my fear is that if I make another claim the insurance will go through the roof or they will drop me as a client.
figured it wasn't worth taking the chance for a couple of thousand.