Why MPI Monitor 441 Burner Status Flashing [Solved]

You turn on your heater, and it fires up for a few minutes and then quits, leaving the burner status light flashing. The major causes and resolving ways of this hitch are:

Note: You can also read our guide monitor 441 heater troubleshooting problems.

1. Empty Fuel Tank

An empty fuel tank or sudden running out of fuel is one of the potential reasons for which the burner status is blinking. When your heater operates constantly the fuel runs out quickly.

Solution:

Whenever the burner status starts flashing, we recommend you check the fuel tank. And you must refill it in case it is empty. The good news is filling the tank is easy. Just pour a new batch of fuel into the tank.

However, to refill the empty tank, follow the quick steps below:

Step 1: Turn off Your Heater

Press the operation button of your heater to put the unit in the “Off” position.

Step 2: Refill The Tank

With kerosene, refill the empty fuel tank of your heater.

Step 3: Turn on Your Heater

Press the operation button of your heater again to put the unit in the “On” position.

2. Defective Or Dirty Flame Rod

Any issue with the flame rod is another factor responsible for the burner status blinking on your MPI monitor heater.

MPI monitor 441 defective or dirty flame rod

Due to either the filthy or faulty flame rod, your monitor heater is not getting fuel and thus causing this trouble.

Solution:

When your heater is not getting fuel, we highly recommend you inspect the flame rod on the unit. By checking, you can identify whether the rod is dirty or faulty. However, you must clean the dirty rod.

Follow the guidelines below to learn how to clean the dirty flame rod on your MPI Monitor 441 heater:

First off, shut off your heater. Then at the front of the unit, you will find a black grill; unscrew the grill. Besides the burner window, the flame rod is located; find it out.

Now, it’s time to twist the burner slightly. And then slowly pull it out. However, carefully handle the wire connection while pulling the burner. Otherwise, the wire can get damaged.
Afterward, clean the rust or dirt on the rod using steel wool or Emory cloth. Finally, put the clean flame rod in place again.

After cleaning the rod, in case the burner status is still blinking, it signals the flame rod is defective. We highly suggest you replace the malfunctioning flame rod following the steps below:

Step 1: Firstly, turn off your MPI monitor heating system. Next, move forward and locate the flame rod and pull it out following our already mentioned ways.

Step 2: Now, in this step, disconnect the wire connection of the rod.

Step 3: Afterward, arrange a new flame rod and install it in place of the old one. And finally, re-connect the wires and put everything back in place

Hopefully, your heater will work fine and stop flashing the burner status light with the new flame rod.

3. Filthy Fuel Filter

The fuel filter properly filters the kerosene before reaching the fuel to your heater. And thus, the filter prevents dirt buildup in the fuel system. But over time, for consistent use, the fuel filter becomes dirty. Or it can also happen that due to lack of cleaning and proper maintenance, dirt or debris build up in the filter.

Consequently, the filthy fuel filter fails to process the fuel correctly to use in the heating system. And the ultimate result of an incorrect fuel process is your heater doesn’t get adequate or clean fuel.

Solution:

The only sure treatment to get rid of the dirty fuel filter is to clean it adequately. To clean the filter, follow the easy steps below:

Step 1: Locate your heater and shut it off. Now turn off the fuel flow on your heater. Sometimes it happens that the excess fuel flows from the side. So, to catch excessive fuel (kerosene), place the oil rags in your heater.

Step 2: Now, it’s time to locate the filter. The filter is situated on the right bottom side of the unit, on the front side. Two screws are holding the heater strainer. The recommendation is to remove those screws and pull out the fuel filter.

Step 3: Now, the most important step is using the carburetor cleaner or kerosene properly clean the fuel filter. And once the cleaning is completed, put the fuel filter back in place

4. Dirty Burn Pot & Fuel Nozzle

The fuel nozzle on your heater becomes dirty simply because lots of soot accumulates on its burn pot.

As a result, your heater doesn’t get adequate fuel through the blockade fuel nozzle. And thus, your heater leaves the burner status light blinking.

However, the dirt builds up in the burning port and fuel nozzle because:

You didn’t clean your heater over the years
Lack of proper maintenance

Solution:

The simple solution to the above trouble is appropriately cleaning the burn pot and fuel nozzle. We suggest you open the burn pot first. And then, using a vacuum, clean the dirt or soot buildup on the pot. Afterward, using the wire, clean the fuel nozzle.

The clean fuel nozzle will ensure the perfect flowing of fuel to your heater. And the status light blinking problem will be solved.

5. Filthy Burner Mat

The flame on your MPI monitor heater fails to burn correctly due to the unglued, twisted, and dirty burner mat. Due to the inappropriate burning, the flame detector can’t detect the flame.

Ultimately it causes the burner status light to blink. And then your heater shuts off automatically.

Solution:

The way to settle the above hitch is effortless. First off, inspect your heater burner mat. And then replace the unglued, dirty, or lousy mat with a new one. With the new burner cloth, your heater will successfully detect the flame.

6. Closed Outlet Valve

The closed outlet valve on the upstream filter also causes the burner status light to flash on your heater. Even if the outlet valve closes by 70% or 80%, your heater will not operate, eventually leading to this trouble.

Solution:

Go back near your heater and check the outlet valve upstream of the filter. When the valve is closed, open it all the way, and your heater will start working fine. Opening the outlet valve all the way may take several turns.

7. Dirty Heat Exchanger

Dirt, debris, or carbon build up on the heat exchanger of your heater over time. And the filthy heat exchanger leaves the status light on your heater to flash.

The potential causes of dirt build-up are lack of maintenance or not dusting the exchanger for a long time.

Solution:

Properly clean the outside and inside of the heater exchanger on your MPI monitor heater. We strongly recommend you use the vacuum cleaner to blow off the dust or debris from the heat exchanger outside.

On the contrary, cleaning the heat exchanger inside requires you to disassemble the unit.

FAQs:

How often should you clean your monitor heater?

You should clean your monitor heater at least 1 time every year.

How much fuel does a monitor heater use?

During the winter season, per day, on average, 2-4 gallons is the average fuel consumption rate of the monitor heater.

How do I know if a flame sensor rod is bad?

The signs of lousy flame sensor rods are yellow burner flames, water leaks, constant thermostat adjustments, and rusted fuel lines.

Are Kerosene monitor heaters safe?

Kerosene-fueled monitor heater emits different pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. All these pollutants are not safe for the environment.

Final Thoughts

So, now you know why your MPI monitor 441 burner status flashing. If your heater burner status light starts blinking, now you will detect and fix this issue by yourself.

Comment in case you have any further queries on your MPI monitor 441 heaters. We will soon reply to you.

Why MPI Monitor 441 Burner Status Flashing [Solved]

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