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Pilot Light won't stay lit

Supply House Rick
Supply House Rick Member Posts: 1,399
in THE MAIN WALL
Replace the thermocouple...

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  • Danielle_4
    Danielle_4 Member Posts: 1
    Pilot Light

    The Pilot light on my heating system will not stay lit. They system is a natural gas, baseborad type. I followed the instructions, but after trying to lite it, then holding the button in for a minute, I try turning the button/knob to the on position and the pilot light goes off. Any thing I can do to make it stay lit or any advice I can be given is much apperciated?

    Thank you.
  • ed wallace
    ed wallace Member Posts: 1,612
    pilotwont stay lite

    you need a new thermocouple or power pile you dont say how old system is
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 112


    It could be as simple as the pilot orifice may need to be cleaned.
  • Bob Harper
    Bob Harper Member Posts: 1,100
    get a pro in there

    If your flue is blocked, the carbon dioxide can extinguish the pilot flame. Have a pro conduct combustion analysis, inspect the flue, and test for draft interference.
    Bob
  • TR
    TR Member Posts: 40
    pilot light

    I am just a homeowner. My pilot light did the same thing. Replacing the thermopile did not fix the problem - it turned out the 17 year old gas valve had failed.

    The simple and safe solution is to call a pro. Check the "Find a pro" list and you may want to get a full system check/tune up while the pro is there anyway.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Find a Pro

    Great advice!
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