Should gas be on when lighting pilot?
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...