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The pilot light assembly on a furnace typically consists of a small, tube-like component with a flame holder and a thermocouple. It usually features a small flame that burns continuously, indicating that the furnace is ready to operate. The assembly is often located near the burner and may have a protective cover or shield. In some models, it can be accessed via an inspection door on the furnace’s front.
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Why is Electric ignition Furnace pilot not getting gas?
Well I don't know if this works all the time but I tapped on the Combination control ( the thing that the main gas line comes in to with the switch for the pilot light is on) that thing and my furnace lit up. Like I said don't know why or how it worked but it did! Good luck
Does an oil furnace have a pilot light?
Well, the answer is "yes and no". A True oil FURNACE or BOILER does NOT not normally have a 'pilot light". Instead, they have some type of electrical ignition system. In the past--this was accomplished with an "iron" type of transformer that increased the 120 volt line voltage to 6-10 thousand volts, enough to cause a spark to jump across a pair of electrodes mounted above the "nozzle" where the oil sprays out of.This spark would ignite the oil and a very intense , hot flame would then shoot out into the combustion chamber--producing the heat, which in turn heated air or water to heat the building. This is only active when the furnace is on, and so--no oil is wasted to keep a pilot lit, as in a gas furnace with a pilot. Nowadays--the oil is still lit by a spark across electrodes, BUT the inefficent, heavy, sometimes unreliable 'iron" transformer is being replaced by an "electronic ignitor" which contains a transformer, BUT it is powered by an electronic "switching supply" circuit, resulting in MUCH more voltage-14 to 20K volts, and using a LOT less AC power to do this. So--no most oil burners do NOT have a pilot light, like a gas furnace sometimes does. BUT--I HAVE seen , many years ago, oil fueled "space heaters" which DID use a pilot flame. These do NOT normally have a pump like a normal furnace, ad depend on gravity to feed the oil to the burner. The pilot functioned the same way that a gas furnace pilot does--but probably had a wick-type element to be able to burn-like a kerosene heater does.
What causes the pilot light to go out in a gas appliance?
The pilot light in a gas appliance can go out due to issues like a draft, a dirty pilot light orifice, a faulty thermocouple, or a gas supply problem.
What information does Furnace troubleshooting bring up?
Ah, furnace troubleshooting can bring up a variety of helpful information. It can show you if there are any issues with your furnace's components, like the thermostat or pilot light. By troubleshooting, you can identify and address any problems to ensure your furnace is running smoothly and keeping you warm and cozy. Remember, it's all just happy little steps towards a well-functioning heating system.
Why do dash lights stay on?
They're kind of like a pilot light for the engine.
What if your gas furnace will not stay on you push the reset button and that works for an hour or so you had a technician tell you that it needed a filter replaced He did that for 89 dollars but still?
This sounds more like a thermouple or dirty pilot light than a filter. If this reset button has a gold color tube leading down to the pilot light this is the thermocouple and you have to push the reset because it is a safety and is keeping the gas valve from opening. If the pilot light is staying lit but the gas valve will not open until you push the reset then the thermocouple is weak and needs to be replaced. Also, filters are $3-$4 apiece. Order a dozen and learn to do this yourself.
Why does my Calor Gas heater not stay on the pilot light burns like its in a draft?
I need to replace the pilot light on a superserve calor gas fire as the flame is blue on the bottom and yellow at the top
Can you convert a gas furnace to electric?
I am in the process of changing a gas furnace to electric now. it seems like a long road so far.i have just completed gutting the gas furnace out completely. as far as i can tell you will need to purchase your heating element assembly and sheet metal to replace the metal taken out of the original unit. element assembly must be within 1 foot of the blower (fan) so the air it brings in will be blown through the element assy.
What does the oven pilot light look like?
The oven pilot light is a small, steady flame located near the burner in the oven. It is usually blue or yellow in color and is used to ignite the main burner when the oven is turned on.
How do you change a therm-coupler on a water heater with no opening to the polite light area?
I'm guessing there is a cover over the opening with a small window in it to view the pilot light and you push a sparker button to light it? I haven't changed the thermocouple on one of these but have installed several new ones like this. If this is the type you are working on, the cover plate should be held on with a screw on each side. I think the manufacturer intends for you to take the entire burner assembly out and replace it or buy a new heater. The thermocouple can be replaced once you have the burner assembly out. Disconnect the main gas line that goes to the burner and the smaller one for the pilot light and the thermocouple. The assembly comes straight out of the hole with the cover plate. Put a new thermocouple in place and re-install. Another thought, you are sure it is gas and not electric? Just asking.
What should a gas pilot light look like?
A steady blue flame with no white or yellow flickering.
What is the problem if your gas fireplace does not come on even though the gas is working in the rest of the house and you hear a clicking sound?
To me it sounds like your pilot light on the fireplace is out. That could happen from a strong wind coming down the chimney or a strong breeze in the house from a fan. Check your pilot light and be sure to have the gas off before lighting the pilot light if it is out.
