knob into the on position the flame keeps going out. What is the problem with this? Thank you.
2007-10-14 03:41:52 · 8 answers · asked by kokopelli4luck 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take a screwdriver an lightly tap Tap TAP on the pilot's fuel supply tube while depressing the knob. This idea is to ostensibly loosten any sediment cloging the fuel line. It'll prolly work after that, you're just a little plugged up is all...
If this doesn't work easily, replace the tube.
2007-10-14 03:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by omnisource 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you hold down the knob you have to keep it pressed down for minimum 1 minute while pilot is lit
the flame must be sharp and hit the sensor" aka thermocouple" slowlu let up on knob and if it stays lit turn to on it should fire up soon after.
if not & flame goes out relp thermocouple they are cheep and easy and clean the pilot at same time
2007-10-14 03:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first off you have this question in the wrong place but it sounds as though the thermocouple has gone bad. basically what the thermocouple does is sense the heat from the pilot light to keep the pilot light lit and if the thermocouple is bad it will not allow the pilot light to stay lit therefor the furnace itself will not light as it needs the pilot light on to be able to light
2007-10-14 03:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly that indication is that you are not letting the pilot itself burn long enough. Light the pilot and let it burn, by itself, for 3 - 5 minutes. Then slowly turn the knob to ON position.
2007-10-14 03:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by smrty772 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Need to replace the Thermal Capilary Sensor <(not spelled right) the little tube that the pilot light heats up is available at your local Ace Hardware and is cheap and easy to replace...
good luck, be carefull
2007-10-14 03:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it needs to be fixed, call a furnace man before you have a gas leak. it probably just needs cleaned and not a big deal
2007-10-14 03:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by koma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
press the pilot button push it in.
Light it
Hold it down for 1 minute.
Then release it and turn it to the on position.
If that does not stay lit.
Your problem is the thermocoupler.
Simple fix - it is the copper wire bolts to the regulator and next to the pilot.
About 10.00 at any hardware store nationwide.
2007-10-14 04:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the gas supply valve turned on?
2007-10-14 03:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋