Pilot Light Not Staying Lit On Wall Heater

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Pilot light not staying lit on wall heater.

You may also be operating the on off pilot knob incorrectly. Most water heaters operate with a thermocouple. Be sure everything has cooled down before realigning the thermocouple and pilot light. Thankfully a dirty pilot tube is the easiest issue to fix.

This device is central to the operation and can tell if the pilot light is on or off by an electrical current that is powered by the pilot s heat. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Locate the pilot assemble holding screw and remove it. This is also a likely cause if the pilot won t ignite at all.

As a result your pilot light assembly bottom will get exposed. You can fix this easily by moving the thermocouple closer to the flame. When the pilot on your wall furnace does not stay lit your furnace won t heat. The initial flame of the pilot heats the thermocouple which will signal the valve to stay open and keep the pilot lit and the propane heater functioning.

Whenever the thermocouple detects an unlit pilot it turns off the gas as a safety precaution. If the thermocouple is too far from the flame this can cause the pilot to go out and shut down the propane heater. As a result the pilot doesn t get enough fuel to stay lit. Now gently pull out the gas line.

Do this light the pilot while the knob is in the pilot position hold it down for 1 minute. Furnaces of various kinds are gas powered and use a pilot light to supply heat to the unit including standard home furnaces and floor furnaces. A number of reasons can cause the wall furnace to not light including a damaged thermocouple a clogged pilot. My gas wall heater will not stay on on a setting of 4 and below pilot light stays lit answered by a verified hvac technician.

Dirt and debris can collect in the pilot tube causing the flow of gas to be blocked. Then let the knob up and rotate it directly to on. Gently pull the gas line out of the pilot assembly housing. Do not rotate it to off first.

If it is not you can bend the thermocouple back into alignment with the pilot tube but only after allowing everything to cool. When your pilot light will not stay lit for more than a few moments turn the pilot light on and be sure it is aimed at the thermocouple. This pilot light may not always stay lit due to a variety of issues that may affect the gas supply or ignitor.