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Several factors can cause a furnace's pilot light to go out, such as a malfunctioning thermocouple, a dirty pilot light orifice, a draft in the area, or a gas supply issue. It is important to address the underlying cause promptly to ensure the furnace operates safely and efficiently.

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Did fridges have a pilot light in the 1960's?

Fridges which would have a pilot light would have been absorption-cycle or ammonia-cycle units, usually made for areas where there was no electricity. It would be likely they would have a pilot light.


Would a pilot light on a gas furnace still work with a defective thermocouple?

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


To mount two switches and a pilot light in a single gang standard device box you would use?

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Would a bad millivolt thermopile keep the pilot light in a floor furnace from staying lit?

Yes, a bad millivolt thermopile can cause the pilot light in a floor furnace to go out or not stay lit. The thermopile generates the voltage needed to keep the gas valve open and maintain the pilot light, so if it is faulty, the pilot light may not stay lit consistently.


Should the pilot light be on for an empty gas water heater?

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Why would a Teloedyne gas furnace pilot light go out?

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Do you have to put on the pilot light in the oven when we use the burners only?

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Why would a pilot light go out on a gas appliance?

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A big enough gust of wind could possibly blow out pilot light, which would cause burner to go off. Unlikely burner to get blown out by wind.


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