2007-01-03 14:42:32 · 12 answers · asked by Harry C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the thermocoupler probably needs to be replaced. Sometimes you can take a piece of steel wool and wipe the end of the thermocoupler and clean it and it will light fine.
2007-01-03 14:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by petmomx9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it's the wind? I would suspect that the thermocouple is failing. The thermocouple is the thing that senses the pilot flame and keeps the gas on. It could also be the spill switch. The spill switch is located on the little skirt of the flue pipe. It detects CO backup. If you still believe it is the wind, then there are special caps you can buy for the flue pipe that are designed to keep the wind from backing the exaust down.
2016-05-23 01:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
petmomx9 has a good answer.
first is it automatic ignition or do you have to light it, and hold down button until pilot stays on, when this happens you might be able to hear alittle metallic "tink" when the thermo couple closes and completes the circuit that allows main gas burner to come on, after you turn knob to "on" (therefore no, pilot ,no main).
these cost a few dollars need to be gotten from a heating supply place and aren't hard to change and they do go bad.
Or, it's slightly possible your pilot needs adjusting or orifice needs cleaning.
2007-01-03 15:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by mystk1111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUST.. get a can of computer blow-off ( it's compressed air), besure to turn the gas off. Blow it out really good even where the gas comes out,,wait 2-3 minutes then light it back up. Should fix it , I had one to do the same way, a company man showed me this trick.
2007-01-03 14:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by bettybingham2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pilot light should always be ON. Just follow the priming instructions, and that's it.
2007-01-03 14:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by PAUL A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's oil it means the nozzle is plugged and they need to be replaced every year almost to prevent problems, they are cheap and a part of maintenance of the furnace. The type will depend on the make and model of the furnace.
2007-01-03 14:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine used to go out when it was really windy outside and It wouldn't light again until the wind stopped.
2007-01-03 14:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by thatoneguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dust, a partial clog in the line, something wrong with the connection.
2007-01-03 14:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbon, soot, dust build up, a dirty filter...this can be dangerous and should be cleaned by a furnace repair person.
2007-01-03 14:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by missyvixen1217 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell that could cause a huge explosion while you are asleep buddy! anybody that doesn't like you messing around with that thing? do you ever walk in your sleep. if not call the gas compay asap and save your own life. or bbbOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!
2007-01-03 14:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋