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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?

You would need to purchase a duplex switch. As for the pilot light look for a duplex switch that has a neon pilot light that is incorporated into the handle of the switch. When the switch is turned on the switch's handle will illuminate.


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?

Pilot light alone will not produce enough heat to damage the tank, but the main burner will destroy the tank and possibly start a fire. Why would anyone want to leave the pilot light on an empty tank?


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

Gas stoves require that the pilot light is lit on the oven because otherwise it would just be leaking gas.


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

A pilot light on a gas appliance may go out due to issues such as a draft, a malfunctioning thermocouple, or insufficient gas flow.


Why would a Teloedyne gas furnace pilot light go out?

A Teledyne gas furnace pilot light may go out due to several reasons, including a draft or airflow issue that disrupts the flame, a faulty thermocouple that fails to keep the gas valve open, or dirt and debris obstructing the pilot orifice. Additionally, a malfunctioning gas supply or low gas pressure can also cause the pilot light to extinguish. Regular maintenance and inspection can help identify and address these issues.


How do you light pilot light on reznor heater?

Typically, these instructions are on the access panel door, or near the pilot light port. Additionally, there are differences between models, so a specific model number would be necessary to give specific information.


Can the wind blow out the burner on the hot water heater?

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.


Your hot water heaters pilot light is on but the heater wont come on?

The thermocouple is bad. The thermocouple is the small metal tube that sits in the pilot light flame and runs to the control valve. The thermocouple generates a very small electrical current that keeps the gas valve open. They go bad regularly. **** I would have to say to check to make sure the valve is not in the "Pilot" position. If it is then turn it to the "On' position. If it still isn't working then you may have a bad Gas Control Valve. If the thermocouple was bad the pilot light would not stay lit. If the pilot light stay lit, it is doing what it is supossed to do.


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