It is a gas floor furnace. I have little the pilot numerous amounts of times, and it keeps staying on and then it goes out. The gas valve won't turn on.
2006-10-21 10:58:12 · 5 answers · asked by lostandfound 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Let me revise my question, the pilot light IS staying lit, but the when you go to turn it to the on position it goes out
2006-10-21 11:19:28 · update #1
If the pilot light won't stay lit, it may be the thermocouple.
That is the metal tube that the pilot light keeps hot.
It generates a small electrical charge that goes up the wire to the valve.
They thermocouple usually will screw in to the valve and clip on to the pilot light. You can get a new one at most hardware stores, Home Deopt, Lowes, Coast To Coast, Ace Hardware, etc.
If you're a renter, the landlord should probably replace it.
2006-10-21 11:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the age of yor furnace i would say its the gas valve.. ive run into this problem before...if the furnace is over 15 years old... its not running effienctly..probably about 60 per cent or less..
a gas valve installed maybe would cost about 400 or so including labour but not tax....
2006-10-21 21:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by flashmp1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best would be to call your local gas company and have them check it out. They normally do this for free, as it could be a safety issue.
2006-10-21 18:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by gary o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a new thermo-couple, if that does not work change the gas valve.
2006-10-21 18:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a plumber
2006-10-21 18:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jim H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋