I have a gas fireplace (Heat-N-Glo) in master bedroom. This fireplace has a switch on the wall just like a regular switch for any house lights. The pilot seems a lot bigger than the one seen in gas stove.
I am just wondering if it is needed to turn the pilot light off in the summer. If it is good to do, who can do it? If I can do it, how?
Thanks!
2006-08-31 06:43:52 · 13 answers · asked by netnewbie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A gas pilot light has a valve that, when you shut it off, will turn off the gas pilot.
All you do is turn off the gas valve...(yes, you can do it!).
Now, when you go to turn it on, read the iinstruction. It may be like a "furnace" and you have to turn the valve and push it down to start the pilot light, then turn it to on. (basically all gas valves have this, on boilers and furnaces).
I would do so, because your needlessly putting heat into the house and defeat the A/C, and also your burning gas for no reason at all :)
It will be real easy to turn it off and on.
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-08-31 06:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Do I need to turn off the pilot light off in a gas-fireplace in Summer?
I have a gas fireplace (Heat-N-Glo) in master bedroom. This fireplace has a switch on the wall just like a regular switch for any house lights. The pilot seems a lot bigger than the one seen in gas stove.
I am just wondering if it is needed to turn the pilot light off in the summer. If it is...
2015-08-18 20:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 18:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pilot wastes approx 4% of the appliances efficiency, so turning it off is a good idea, if the appliance has a flame failure device it will not allow gas through the gas valve, but you could also turn off the isolator if it has one at the appliance. If you have the appliance serviced through the summer, you stand a better chance of it re-lighting in the winter and you won't be stuck waiting for an engineer if it wont light in winter when they are busy.
2016-03-22 15:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by demuzio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pilot light is 25% of your gas bill, that is why the new units have electronic ignition, So yes turn off your gas control
2006-08-31 15:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by whtcamp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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You may save a couple bucks on gas, but you may also "pay the price" in rust and corrosion in the flue and burner area. The little bit of heat the pilot puts out, keeps moisture (condensation) from forming in the area. It also prevents spiders from living in the area and building webs so you do not have to clean it before using the next year.I have never turned off a furnace pilot and I consider myself frugal/cheap.
2016-04-06 02:14:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES- Your pilot-Light does not need to be on in summer. But, You need to turn off the gas supply to the heater. If you have a valve to the heater, then turn it off. if not, have a gas man to enstall one. It would be a lot safer for you and your family.
2006-08-31 06:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by mswildman2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea to turn the pilot light off in the summer....open the cover to the unit....follow a tube toward the back of the unit...
there will be a little handle in top of the tube... turn it cross ways across the tubing..... you will see the pilot light go off.
"O" Wise One ................ knows about these things...
2006-08-31 06:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't HAVE TO, but i would...just to be safe. If you are not sure how to do it, you might call the manufactior of the fireplace or the local gas company...they should be able to give you good info.
2006-08-31 06:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by Emme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋