2007-01-13 19:22:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is it electronically controlled? Is it leaking gas? On older furnaces generally it was indeed the thermocoupler, and still the same on the new ones, but sometimes they do get plugged. Sometimes when you light it you need to put the know on the line in the pilot position and hold it down while lighting the pilot, then hold it for about 30 seconds or so and turn it to on...it should light. If at this point you have no idea what I'm talking about, call a licensed repairman.
2007-01-13 19:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a probably a button you need to put pressure on while you light the pilot, and then hold until the pilot light heats up a thermocouple (maybe a minute after it lights, or the pilot goes back out.)
Look for directions on the device you are starting, and follow them carefully. I skipped a step once while lighting a water heater and caused a small explosion. Blew my hat across the basement, singed my hair, and gave me a third-degree burn on my thumb. I had to go to the hospital and everything. Thank God I was wearing glasses, or I would have scorched my corneas.
One Lucky Doofus
2007-01-14 03:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mister SuperDuperSmartyPants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its either a pilot that lights with a thermacouple " a line from the gas valve that leads to a small tubular end" that sits in front of the flame or it is elect start. If its thermacouple buy a new one and replace Its easy. If its electric your thermastat could be bad or your igniter could be bad. The igniter on elect start is in side the small window, if you take off cover you can take it out and see if it is burnt through. It can also be the thermastat on a older furnace w/thermacouple
2007-01-14 11:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may need to be cleaned, they do plug up over time. If your having problems with the pilot light your whole furnace is likely overdue for an overhaul. Call a service specialist, this could be a fire hazard in your home.
2007-01-14 03:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean the line, and turn on the gas going to your furnace.
2007-01-14 03:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you clean the thermocouple ? try that and try to re light.
2007-01-14 03:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by setter505 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call you gas company and have them check it.thats not something you want to mess with if you are not qualified..
2007-01-14 07:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by GARY S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋