Near the bottom of your furnace is a switch that normally says “Pilot,” “On” and “Off.” Find this switch and turn it to the “Off” position. Wait at least five minutes. This is important because it gives the gas time to dissipate, which is necessary to avoid possibly starting a fire.

Where is the pilot light located on a?

It’s usually near the bottom of the furnace and has a gas valve with on, off, and pilot settings.

How do I know if the pilot light is out on my furnace?

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 the pilot light by myself?

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 I light the pilot on my furnace?

How Can I Restart My Pilot Light?
Step 1: Turn off your furnace. Step 2: Locate your gas valve. Step 3: Hold down the red button. Step 4: Light the pilot light. Step 5: Let go of the button. Step 6: Turn your gas back on. Step 7: Turn your furnace back on.

Do gas furnaces have pilot lights?

Newer gas furnaces (since about 2010) do not have a traditional pilot light that burns all the time. Instead they use electronic ignition systems that light only as needed. Constant flame or “standing pilot” heating systems are still fairly common in older homes, and they can still be repaired in most cases.

Why is my pilot light not staying lit on my furnace?

If your pilot light won’t stay alight, it might be the thermocouple. Sometimes dust buildup collects on the thermocouple and blocks the sensor. Try cleaning the thermocouple and then relighting the pilot light. If it continues to go out, the thermocouple might need to be replaced.

What can cause a pilot light to go out?

What Causes A Pilot Light To Go Out?
Age & Condition Of Heating System. If your gas or propane furnace has a standing pilot light, there’s a good chance that it is 20+ years old. Cracked Heat Exchanger. Gas Valve & Gas Supply Issues. Thermocouple Malfunction. Improper Venting & Airflow.

How do you relight a pilot light?

Turn the knob to “Pilot” and hold down the “Reset” button.

Using a long lighter, bring the flame close to the pilot opening. This should ignite the pilot light. Once the pilot is lit, you can release the reset button. The pilot should stay lit at this point.

Why is my furnace not blowing hot air?

Troubleshooting Furnaces Not Blowing Hot Air

Check batteries of your thermostat and replace the drained or faulty one. Check the fan settings on your thermostat if they are set to “auto” instead of “on”. Make sure someone else has not set your thermostat to a lower temperature.

Where is the reset button on a furnace?

Locate the reset button on the furnace and press it to reset the furnace. It is usually located inside the blower compartment on the side of the blower motor. Be cautious as the housing may be hot. If the button is popped up, press it down.

How much does it cost to relight a pilot light?

A plumber can help reignite the pilot light. They will charge you an hourly fee of $40 to $150. This is usually a fairly brief project, and may just take an hour.

How much does it cost to have a pilot light lit?

Running a pilot light for 1 hour costs about 1 cent (0.62 cent/hour for natural gas and 1.64 cent/hour for propane). Monthly costs of running a pilot light range from $4.49/month (natural gas) to $11.34/month (propane).

What does the pilot light look like?

A natural gas flame should be a bright blue color with a small amount of yellow at the very tip. A propane flame will have more of a bluish-green flame with a tinge of yellow at the tip. The flame should strong enough to cover about 1/2 inch at the end of the thermocouple tip.

Should you turn off the pilot light on a gas furnace?

Most modern mid to high efficiency gas furnaces no longer have a pilot light. It’s been replaced by an electronic ignition. As a result, the furnace will not need to continuously burn gas in order to keep a pilot light going, making it unnecessary to turn off your furnace for the summer.