2006-09-15 04:22:09 · 5 answers · asked by debbie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There may be scale buildup around the pilot light port that is clogging the port and causing it to go out. It probably needs to be cleaned. Call your local gas supplier to see if they provide this service. If not, check your phone book for someone who can do this for you. If there are problems with *ANYTHING* involving gas, always get a professional to help -- the danger is too great, otherwise.
2006-09-15 04:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pilot light indicates to me that you have a older system--which is fine--tells me what I"m dealing with a little bit more. Usually it"s the thermo-coupler at fault but not always. They are about $5 and not too difficult to replace. Replace it. Also clean and blow out the Pilot light assy.--run a thin wire through the "orvice"(gas hole) to clean it out--can use a sewing needle. Install the tip of the thermo-coupler in the pilot assy. where the flame will cover it. Lite it up and check the flame . Working? Sometimes the gas line at the connection point to the pilot assy. gets plugged up and requires a cleaning. Also--air drafts can blow out the pilot light. The gas valve itself can be at fault also. Try a new thermo-coupler and a little cleaning on the pilot assy.==beyond this point==call a pro in==you are dealing with a " silent killer " here so bear that point in mind when you do any repairs. Good Luck.
2006-09-15 13:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your pilot flame isn't weak, then the thermo-couple needs to be replaced. It is a 1/8" copper tube which originates from the gas valve and sits next to the pilot - sensing the flame. You can purchase the part at any hardware store in different lengths from between 4 and 6 dollars. very easy diy job.
2006-09-15 11:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most newer central heating units in the past 20 years don't have a pilot light. They use piezo-electric materials to start the unit. If it doesn't light, then have a repairman check it. It's either the piezo-electric material having carbon build-up or the controller is bad.
2006-09-15 13:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Steve R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if I am stating this correctlt but we had the same problem and they had to keep replacing a thermal cuppler. I hope that is the correct terminology. Our units were very old so we ended up replacing them this spring. Very worth it!
2006-09-15 11:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋