I've tried locating it, but can't. My furnace is 29 years old and the pilot is about 1 inch long on both sides of the burner. Is there a cap I have to remove to get to the adjustment screw? If there is a cap where is it on the unit?
2006-11-21 14:00:02 · 6 answers · asked by Dan 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
look on the gas valve it may be covered by a cap.but it will say pilot adj next to the port
2006-11-22 01:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've never known a gas furnace to have an adjustable pilot flame--and I'm not sure why you would want to adjust it? The flame has to keep the thermocouple hot for the unit to run, if you reduce the flame you might deactivate the thermocouple, and make the flame more prone to blowing out?
2006-11-21 14:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by Peter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the previous answer about the lg screw head is more than likely for the pressure regulator and should NOT be adjusted,more than likely your pilot is NOT adjustable but may just be dirty,,you should call a professional
2016-05-22 11:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've lit pilots several times and have never seen a ajusting screw. Basicly its at the mercy of the gas pressure.,
2006-11-21 14:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My hubby has to go down in the cellar to adjust the pilot light. Ours is very old.At least 40 yrs. But, yours may be like it. No harm in looking.
2006-11-21 14:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should try to figure out why the flame is to high. But, you are looking in the wrong place, maybe this site will help
2006-11-21 14:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋