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How do you light a pilot for a HVAC?
if it's a 90 % furnace you may have a flue or intake air problem or a bad pressure switch make sure you are venting the flue gases and the fresh air intake is clear
How do you know if the flue is open?
if it is instaled corectly, the handle which controlls the flue goes in the same direction as the plate inside the chimney. so if the handle is horizontal, the flue is closed. if the handle is verticle, the flue is open. you shouldn't have to close the flue all the way, at most it should be at a 60degree angle to allow smoke to leave, while retaining heat. open the flue all the way when you open the door to the stove so that the smoke will go out the chimney and not into your face and house. but close the flue back down some to keep in the heat and not waste firewood warmth on the air outside.
How do you know which way is open and closed for a chimney flue?
if you are talking a stove flue [free standing] the handle on the flue will indicate open or closed. if handle is horizontal flue is closed. if vertical flue is open. if you mean fireplace flue usually pushing flue handle to rear or back of fireplace will open it and pulling it toward you will close it. you can check by moving handle slowly while looking with flashlight up in the chimney. be careful as soot can come down and out if you get too aggresive.
Should you close your flue when using a gas fireplace?
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
How does lightning put the pilot out on a hot water heater?
It will not -- It must be wind comming down your flue and putting it out
What does a flue liner do and how much does it cost?
A flue liner protects the bricks or masonry that makes your chimney for your fireplace. It can also protect any wood that it is close to. Flex King offers a flue liner for around $400.00.
Should the damper be opened or close when operating the fireplace?
the flue should be opened
What should the fireplace flue's position be when the fire is lit?
It needs to be open when lighting a fire. Close it when not in use. If you have any doubt which is which, look up the flue with a flashlight.
Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
How do you check the draft in a stove flue?
Just light a match and hold it near the flue. If the the air is going up the chimney you will see the flame drawn in that direction.
Should you close fireplace flue during a tornado?
No. Closing the firplace flue will not make any difference in damage to you home. Closing it will only waste time better spent taking cover.
Why Gas water heater pilot light will light but goes out when button released burner won't light?
It is necessary to keep the button depressed for about one minute after lighting the pilot light, to heat an element that keeps the pilot valve open. If the pilot light does not continue burning after the button has been released, you should turn the control to the "off" position and call a service technician or your gas supplier. Normally you have to hold the "pilot" button down for TWO minutes and then release if it doesn't maintain the pilot call a Licensed plumber NOT A TECH and ask to see the license for your protection and the LMP will replace the thermo couple and check to the flue for proper up draft and make sure you have complete combustion Many contractors trying to beat licensing laws say "we are sending over a tech" as this is dishonesty of the highest caliper because they do not advertise under "tech" in the phone books or Internet
