OEM Carrier Pressure Switch for SPACCYCPLPCONV013A00

The pressure switch on your Carrier furnace is a combustion safety interlock that proves the draft inducer is pulling proper venting draft before the control board permits the burners to light. It reads negative pressure through a small tube connected to the inducer housing; the diaphragm must close to signal "draft proven." When it fails, the symptom is unmistakable: the inducer motor spins up but the furnace never ignites, then locks out with no heat. Homeowners also report intermittent heat on windy days, when borderline draft pushes a worn switch past its trip point. This is a normally-open diaphragm switch factory-calibrated to a specific negative pressure in inches of water column ("W.C.), stamped on the housing and matched to this furnace's inducer and flue length. The contacts carry the 24V draft-proving signal back to the board. OEM matters because the setpoint is the whole point of the part. An aftermarket switch with a mismatched "W.C. rating will nuisance-trip in cold weather or, worse, close with insufficient draft and let the burners fire into a poorly vented heat exchanger — a carbon monoxide hazard. Genuine Carrier switches preserve the calibrated trip pressure, correct barb size, and sealed diaphragm that cheap replacements lose within a season. Install difficulty: 2 of 5. Tools: 1/4" nut driver and a multimeter for continuity testing across the terminals. #1 safety warning: shut off the gas valve and the electrical breaker before removing the switch, and never bypass it to force the furnace to run — it exists to prevent CO exposure. Clear any water from the sensing tube before reinstalling. Ships same business day from our stocked warehouse on orders placed before 3 PM CST. Backed by a 1-year OEM warranty and 30-day hassle-free returns on uninstalled parts.

Compatibility

This part is compatible with Carrier model SPACCYCPLPCONV013A00. Always verify the part number against your unit's data plate before ordering.

Why Choose OEM?

OEM parts are manufactured to the exact factory specifications for your unit. Generic aftermarket alternatives may fit physically but often use lower-rated components that reduce equipment life and void manufacturer warranties. When the cost difference between OEM and generic is $10-30, the OEM part is always the smarter investment on a system worth $5,000-$15,000.

Shipping & Returns

Same-day shipping on orders before 3 PM CST. Standard delivery 2-5 business days, express options available at checkout. 30-day hassle-free returns on uninstalled parts — free return shipping included. 1-year OEM factory warranty coverage.