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It's not necessary to clean it. If by any chance you have a problem and THINK you need to clean it, it's more likely the thermocouple is acting up and needs to be replaced.
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How to clean the pilot on your furnace?
Remove the pilot assembly from the furnace and clean it up. You need to be careful when putting it back on at the gas valve so as not to crossthread the screw. Take a thin wire and clean the pilot orifice, then use a brush or sandpaper on the thermocouple.
How do you light the pilot on an octopus furnace?
How do I light pilot light on furnace
Where is the orifice in a furnace?
its in the pilot lamp.. you need to slide the orifice out of there to clean or replace every so often
Where is the thermocople located on the furnace?
At pilot light, pilot light flows around thermocouple.
Does the Trane XE70 furnace have a pilot light?
No standing pilot, it is a spark ignition unit
What is required for good furnace maintenance?
For one to maintain a good furnace, one must: clean the furnace regularly, replace or clean the filter, service the furnace once or twice a year, make sure that the furnace is kept clean and dry to name a few.
Why does the pilot light in your furnace go out?
Defective thermocouple or possibly a dirty or clogged pilot orifice.
What causes the pilot light to keep burning out in a furnace?
If this is happening you need to get your furnace serviced by a qualified engineer.
Your payne furnace does not turn on when you move the thermostat?
i have a model 125u19 payne furnace i move the thermostat but nothing comes on in the furnace and the pilot light is lit
Why is it necessary to have a pilot safety shutoff on a gas furnace?
so when the pilot goes out the gas valve is shut off
Do central air conditioner units have pilot lights?
No, but your furnace still does
What is the advantage of a standing pilot for a furnace located under a house?
None!
