Old Wall Furnace Pilot Light

Many times faulty pressure is a symptom of problems with other hvac related systems.

Old wall furnace pilot light.

When the pilot on your wall furnace does not stay lit your furnace won t heat. In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to relight the pilot light in a standing pilot furnace. Do not attempt to do this at home in northern california pacific gas electric. Keep the knob in for 20 seconds and then release it and turn it to the on position.

Small weak flames indicate a lack of gas pressure while high flames are an indication of high pressure that could blow out the flame. Turn the gas control to pilot and hold it in while you light the flame with a match or a lighter. Recently i had to re light the pilot light on an older model wall heater and decided to capture it on video. Inconsistent gas pressure can cause your pilot light to go out.

Direct vent wall furnace part 3280 or when such a standard is not applicable the standard for manufactured home installations ansi a 225 1 nfpa 501a mobile home standard can csa z240 mh do not light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments to appliances on the lp. A number of reasons can cause the wall furnace to not light including a damaged thermocouple a clogged pilot.