Troubleshooting Gas Logs Pilot Light

Gas log 101 troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting gas logs pilot light.

Here s how to start that fire and get your toes toasty. The pilot light for your gas fireplace is an ignition source. Troubleshooting basic problems of gas fireplaces written. Watch this video and learn how to troubleshoot any problems you may have with your majestic gas fireplaces.

There are vented gas logs and unvented or vent free logs. If gas is coming out of the pilot but it still won t light the spark igniter could be the problem. Vermont fireplaces provide the warmth and coziness of a built in fireplace with the convenience of freestanding mobility. If you experience a problem while using the casting radiance model it may be easily fixed be performing a simple troubleshooting routine.

Pilot light problems are common in gas appliances such as water heaters furnaces and gas fireplaces in most cases the fix is something as simple and inexpensive as reigniting the pilot flame. Troubleshoot your gas fireplace video majestic products q4u52v4irq21yzq0jsordgou. Air in the line if applicable first remove the protective cap screw. Pilot light systems are the most common reason gas fireplaces fail to light according to justin worthen outside coordinator of alpine fireplaces.

Alleyne says to look for and clear out any debris between the igniter and thermocouple. In order to find out simply open the vent. Check the main gas valve to make sure the gas is turned on. If your fireplace won t turn on it may be a simple matter of the pilot flame having been blown out.

If your pilot light ignites but won t stay lit then the problem is most likely related to your thermocouple a metal sensor about the size and shape of a sharpened pencil that heats up by direct contact with the pilot light s flame telling your gas valve that the pilot light is lit so it s safe to open the valve to let gas flow. Turn the pilot screw clockwise to reduce the pilot flame. Do not turn all the way. Worthen adds that spiders and other insects often lay nests inside pilot tubings in rural areas.

Counterclockwise to increase pilot flame. In this hvac training video i show up close how the thermocouple pilot light and gas valve work on a water heater furnace fireplace as well as other ap.