The pilot light on my gas stove (heating, not cooking) won't stay lit. This only started a couple of days ago. It will relight and stay on until the stove kicks off, then it goes out again. I have read that it may need cleaning, how do I clean it? I want to try that first before I call someone to come look at it. What should I use to clean it?
2006-12-04 06:26:44 · 5 answers · asked by Tallulah 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It doesn't go out every time the stove kicks off. It has gone out about 4 times in the past 3 days. But it used to never do that.
2006-12-04 06:28:28 · update #1
That is residue build up.Try using a small wire brush on the pilot tube.That should take care of it!
2006-12-04 06:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning Pilot Light
2016-12-16 09:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your heater might have a thermocouple or a flame sensor that needs to be replaced. this is a small rod that sticks into the pilot flame and "senses" the pilot telling the gas valve that it is safe to turn on the main gas valve.
Check for this if cleaning the pilot assembly doesn't work.
2006-12-04 07:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by johntindale 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you have an appliance that's hooked to gas you call in the professional becuase if you do something wrong and it's your fault your homeowners won't cover that.
2006-12-04 07:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are the instructions step by step for this problem
http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=18157
2006-12-04 06:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by Letal. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋