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Why Your Furnace Flame Goes out When the Blower Turns on: A Guide for New Yorkers

Picture this: it’s a frosty night in Queens. The city lights shimmer outside, you kick on the furnace, and for a fleeting moment, the warmth hums to life. Then — poof! — the flame vanishes the moment the blower starts. Just like that, your cozy evening takes a cold turn.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Furnace flame-outs are one of the top winter headaches for homeowners across Queens and Manhattan, especially when the blower fan joins the mix. Let’s unpack why this happens, what it means, and how you can fix it (or better yet, prevent it from happening again).