2006-10-07 10:25:10 · 10 answers · asked by Dr. Ob 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be a couple of things.
The pilot light orifice could be dirty, this includes the shield over the pilot light.
The thermocouple could also be dirty this causes a low voltage condition when the burner fires and shuts off the pilot light.
Either way, if you are asking this question, your system needs service and its annual cleaning by a pro.
2006-10-07 10:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would guess right off that you have an old furnace with a broken heat exchanger. It can kill you. It cost $60 - $100 for someone to come over and tell you what is going on. Is it worth waking up in the morning? I'm not kidding, of all the problems or symptoms that your furnace can have, the pilot blowing out is among the most serious. Do not use the furnace until you get it check by a pro.
2006-10-07 23:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other replies have covered dirty pilots, and dirty sensors. It would seem that dirt is a major problem with furnaces. And, quite often, it is. But none have failed to mention the two things of major concern re your situation. One is that you may have a backdraft problem. The other is that you may have a bad heat exchanger. Both of these situations may involve the introduction of carbon monoxide into the living spaces. Have an HVAC company do an inspection ASAP. Good luck.
2006-10-07 13:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Huero 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check you have enough water in the system , if yes then it most likely will be the thermo couple which is the little probe like sensor which pokes into the pilot light flame. Try cleaning this before changing it . Should only be a few bucks for a new one , in UK they are no money at all , and are well within a DIYers scope to change. Just turn off gas and power to the unit before working on it. Hope this helps.
2006-10-07 10:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by Paul Sabre 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
confirm you're turning the gas valve knob to the 'pilot' place until now pushing it down. If no longer, no gas will come out. If the instruction manual gas shutoff valve on the furnace is on, and you attempt to easy the pilot properly without success, curiously like the pilot burner is clogged. that's extremely a discomfort, yet you could disassemble the pilot burner and sparkling it with a pin or needle.
2016-12-13 03:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by endicott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at the flame when the furnace starts if it is danceing around .be care-full because this is an indication of a cracked heat exchanger. and also when the thermocouple goes out it shuts off the gas valve.so i would not worry about a gas explosion . i would think about carbonminoxcide poison.if you don't have a detector than i would get one! good luck and be safe
2006-10-08 04:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call A repairman don't listen to anyone in here. Gas is not something to be messing with if you don't know what you are doing.
2006-10-07 13:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by wowwhatwasthat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the repair guy, pronto. This could cause a gas leak that can kill you. Seen it happen.
2006-10-07 10:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by Meow the cat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to change the heating sensor.are pilot sensor.
2006-10-07 10:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont look for answers here call an expert on this one pal
2006-10-09 10:42:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋