What if furnace pilot light goes out?
What if furnace pilot light goes out?
Just like blowing out a candle, a small gust of air can blow out your pilot light. If this is the case, you can either relight your pilot light or call a professional for assistance. This can happen if there is a strong wind, or if one of your furnace ducts is leaking air.
Is it an emergency if the pilot light goes out?
If your pilot light repeatedly goes out, this is a likely culprit. If this flame sensor should fail, gas will continue to flow even after the pilot light has been extinguished, causing a safety hazard, and requiring immediate repair.
Will a furnace run without a pilot light?
Most furnaces with electronic ignition have a device called a hot surface igniter. The difference is that the flame is only lit (by an electronic spark) when your furnace is ready for a heating cycle. When the pilot light is not needed, it is completely off, saving you money on gas.
What do I do if my pilot light won’t light?
How to Fix Your Pilot Light
- Find your gas valve.
- You need to turn the valve to the off position for at least three minutes.
- Once you have had the valve at off for a few minutes, switch it over to pilot setting.
- You will need a match that is lit.
- Set the pilot valve to the on position.
How do you know if your furnace pilot light is out?
How to Tell If the Pilot Light Is Out
- Locate the front cover panel on your furnace. It should be a little door that’s easily visible.
- If your pilot light is on, it should be easy to see – your eyes will be drawn to the little flame.
- If you don’t see a flame, your pilot light is out.
- If there is a flame, check the color.
Can I relight my own pilot light?
If your pilot light goes out, your furnace will not be able to produce heat because its burners will not ignite. Often, homeowners can relight the pilot themselves.
How do you know if your furnace ignitor is bad?
4 Signs of a Faulty Furnace Ignitor
- The Furnace Stops Running. When a furnace won’t run at all, check for a bad ignitor.
- Your Furnace Blows Chilly Air. Unless you’ve set your thermostat to COOL, your furnace should not blow cold air.
- Does Your Furnace Short Cycle?
- A No Glow Ignitor.
- We Can Replace Your Furnace Ignitor.
Why does my furnace pilot light keep going out?
If your furnace pilot light keeps going out, it’s likely you have a broken thermocouple in your gas furnace. The thermocouple is a rod that comes into physical contact with the flame in your system. This component will deactivates the gas when the pilot light goes out.
Why is my furnace pilot not staying lit?
The most common reason the furnace pilot light won’t stay lit. Bad Thermocouple. A furnace thermocouple is a safety feature that regulates gas flow to your system based on whether the pilot light is on. In simple terms, the thermocouple checks to see if your pilot light flame is lit and turns off the gas flow if it senses that your pilot light is off, so you don’t have gas building up in your home.
Why does my fireplace pilot light go out?
The pilot light may accidentally go out from a gush of chimney air when the fireplace is vented through a chimney or the pilot may be turned off to conserve gas during the warmer months of non-use.
Where is the furnace pilot light located?
The pilot light is typically in the bottom of the furnace near a small knob. In most cases, this knob has three distinct settings: “Pilot,” “Off,” and “On.”.