keep shutting off?also the tube that connects to the pilot has a small leak. could that be why? should i stop trying to use the heater?
2007-01-28 17:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by b0mbina 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You probably have a bad thermocouple. The thermocouple is a safety device that shuts off the gas in the absence of a pilot flame. The tip of the thermocouple should be right in the pilot flame at all times. Have the thermocouple replaced, and your wall furnace should be okay.
2007-01-28 18:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Gee Wye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your furnace has a leak and is not the primary heater to the house, of course shut it down until it's fixed. It sounds like the thermocouple needs replacing too.
2007-01-29 03:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That leak is the problem. The pilot burner and it's orifice probably need cleaning as well. Call someone for service. It most likely is not a very expensive repair.
2007-01-29 02:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to natural gas, I call my local natural gas provider. They'll come out and check out the appliance and tell you what is wrong, usually at no charge.
2007-01-29 03:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by fidel410 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋