Cleaning under the stove top, I noticed a white like powder around the pilot lights, what is this? And what causes it?
2006-12-25 14:14:12 · 7 answers · asked by peafunk 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The white stuff is calcium build up. It is a normal by product of moisture. When ever you burn natural gas or propane there is a little moisture that is released as well.
In High efficiency furnaces there has to be a drain line hooked to it to let all the moisture escape and go down the drain.
2006-12-25 16:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by zen522 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have an old crappy gas stove and when I called the gas company so someone could come show me how to re-light my pilot light, the repairman said that white buildup is normal. It's just something old crappy gas stoves like to do. It's not harmful and I guess you can wipe it off. Apparently newer, more efficient stoves aren't supposed to have that problem.
2006-12-25 14:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your pilot light is adjusted too high. The mixture is too rich, not burning properly and is causing a white soot to build up. Sometimes the gas company can come out and make adjustments for you at no charge.
2006-12-25 14:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilot light adjusted too high, but can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and heart palpitations. This is not a safe condition in your home and should not be discounted.
2015-06-21 07:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by Stems 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a little corrosion, deposits, aluminum does this, nothing much to worry about. It you clean it be careful, they are a little delicate when they have been on for a while and of course don't burn yourself or anything.
2006-12-25 14:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by Robert D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the first guy, and be careful not to get the powdwer into the pilot, it can clog and stop working.
2006-12-25 14:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably just some previous tenants cooking meth. Nothing to worry about.
2006-12-25 14:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by t_is_for_troll 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋