Push the button down and hold it while lighting.
No. The pilot valve is closed when no flame is sensed by the thermocouple.
To change a thermocouple on a Unitrol valve water heater, first, turn off the gas supply and ensure the heater is cool. Disconnect the old thermocouple by unscrewing it from the gas control valve and removing it from the pilot assembly. Install the new thermocouple by threading it into the pilot assembly and securing it to the gas control valve. Finally, restore the gas supply, relight the pilot, and check for proper operation.
Bad thermo,replace. The thermo senses that the pilot is lit and opens gas valve,also could be bad or blocked gas valve.
Pilot light would work but the main burner would not as the thermocouple proves that there is a pilot light to fire. The main gas valve would not open
The thermocouple is usually the first thing to change. It controls the valve and the spark ignition is just to light the pilot.
have you checked to see that gas is getting to the valve if it is the pilot could be stopped up pull it try to clean it soak in spray carb cleaner ect. blow out with compressed air or replace with new oneAnswerTake the tubing loose from the pilot assembly and depress the pilot valve on the gas valve to see if gas is getting to the assembly. If it is, you have a clogged pilot orifice; take a thin piece of wire and clean it out. If you have no gas getting to the orifice, you still have a bad gas valve or your gas is not turned on.
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A redundant gas valve has two or three valve operators physically in series but wired in parallel with one another. This built in saftey feature allows any operator (pilot or main) to block gas from getting to the main burner. EX: standing pilot, intermittent pilot, and direct burner are classified as redundant gas valves.
The pilot may not be lighting due to a problem with the gas supply, a faulty thermocouple, a clogged pilot tube, or a malfunctioning control valve. Check for gas supply, ensure the pilot area is clear of debris, and consider replacing the thermocouple if necessary.
so when the pilot goes out the gas valve is shut off
A thermocouple pilot light works by generating a small electric current when heated by the pilot flame in a gas appliance. This current keeps a valve open to allow gas to flow, maintaining the pilot light. If the pilot light goes out, the thermocouple cools down, causing the valve to close and prevent gas leaks.
To relight the pilot light on your Whirlpool oven, locate the pilot light assembly near the burner. Turn the gas valve to the "off" position and wait for the gas to dissipate. Then, turn the gas valve to the "pilot" position and press the ignition button to light the pilot. Hold the button for a few seconds to ensure the pilot stays lit. Finally, turn the gas valve back to the "on" position and test the oven to ensure it is working properly.
No. The pilot valve is closed when no flame is sensed by the thermocouple.
To change the gas valve on a water heater, first turn off the gas supply and water heater. Disconnect the gas line and pilot tube from the old valve. Remove the old valve and install the new one in its place. Reconnect the gas line and pilot tube, then turn the gas supply and water heater back on.
it heats up the thermo couple which opens up the gas control valve allowing gas to flow to the main burner. if the pilot goes out the thrmo couple will cool and shut the gas valve so gas does not come out
A thermopile generates electricity from the heat of a pilot light. It generates about 750 mV that turns on the main gas valve to the fireplace.A thermocouple is heated by the pilot light but it uses pressure to hold the pilot light gas supply valve open. When the thermocouple is heated, pressure increases holding open the main gas valve. If it cools down, the pressure goes down and closes the gas valve.
In a gas furnace, fuel is supplied to the pilot assembly through a gas line that connects to the gas valve. When the thermostat calls for heat, the gas valve opens, allowing gas to flow to the pilot assembly. The pilot, which is a small flame, ignites the gas, creating a flame that can then light the main burners when the furnace is operating. This process ensures that the furnace operates efficiently and safely.