Should gas be on when lighting pilot?

There should be posted lighting instructions on your furnace. Find the gas valve and turn it to the “off” position. Hold down the reset button and bring a grill lighter or long match to the pilot light valve until the pilot ignites. Once the pilot light stays lit, turn the valve to the “on” position.

What should you do if you smell gas when you are attempting to relight a pilot light?

If you notice an odor of gas, contact Peoples’ emergency number at 1-800-400-4271. If you notice your pilot light keeps going out, it is important to get it inspected right away by a qualified HVAC specialist.

Why do I smell gas when my furnace kicks on?

Start of the Heating Season Gas Odors When your furnace sits unused during the spring and summer, it’s normal for dust, dirt, and other impurities to settle into the heating unit. When you turn on the furnace for the first time, you might notice a slight gas smell while the furnace burns off the accumulated debris.

Is it dangerous to leave a pilot light out?

Can a Pilot Light Outage Be Dangerous? The worry here is that when a pilot goes out, the gas valve that supplies the fuel for the pilot flame could still be pumping gas. This can mean a buildup of gas, and when the pilot is relit or relights itself it could result in a very serious explosion.

How to light a pilot light after gas is shut off?

Once the pilot light stays lit, rotate the pilot control knob to the “on” position, and confirm that the main burner is lit. Replace the pilot light panel cover and repeat the steps for any other gas appliances with pilot lights that need to be lit.

What kind of fuel does Pilot Flying J use?

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Why is the pilot light on my gas furnace not working?

Your temperature was already supposed to be at 75 degrees and it feels like 40 or 50 degrees inside. So you head down to the gas furnace to see what’s going on. The most common reason why a gas furnace may suddenly stop working is because the pilot light has gone out.

How do you light the pilot light on a gas fireplace?

Remove the front cover of the appliance to access the pilot light area. Some appliances, such as a gas fireplace, may have an open pilot light area. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws to open the panel if needed. Turn the pilot control knob to the “pilot” position. Light a match and hold it directly beneath the tube in the pilot opening.