Why does my gas fire not ignite?

If your gas fire doesn’t turn on, it may be because the thermocouple isn’t quite in the right place and therefore, can’t interact with the other components as it should. If the pilot flame sparks but doesn’t stay lit, the thermocouple has likely worn out.

Is the pilot light supposed to stay on in a gas fireplace?

Leaving the gas on keeps this compound moving out of the tubes. Keeping the pilot light on will also keep moisture out of the unit and in turn, help prevent corrosion. As you can see, it’s probably best in most cases to extinguish the pilot light in your gas fireplace during the months when you don’t need heat.

Is it safe to leave a gas fire pilot light on?

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

One of our customers had a standard gas log set on his fireplace. The flames normally appear for a few minutes. But then, the pilot cuts out, cutting off the flow of gas to the logs. He tried replacing the thermocouple as he was having the issue with the original one. However, it seems to have the same issue.

What should I do if my gas fireplace won’t stay lit?

It is recommended to replace the whole pilot head instead of just the thermocouple. If you’re still having issues that the gas fireplace will not stay lit, then the valve needs to be replaced. There are just no other moving parts that can go wrong on this.

How do you light a gas pilot light?

A pilot flame is lit with a manual push button spark ignitor or a handheld lighter while pushing down on the pilot plunger button found on the top of the gas valve. To light a gas pilot, the button on the combination gas valve must be pushed down which allows gas to enter the pilot tube and exit through the pilot termination head.

How much does it cost to have a pilot light on a fireplace?

The pilot light burns significantly less fuel than a fire but it can cost $8 to $10 a month if your fireplace is fueled by natural gas. If your fireplace is fueled by propane, it could cost up to $20 a month. Turning off the pilot would reduce your energy costs during the summer.

Why you should turn off your gas fireplace pilot light?

Pilot OFF: No gas is being wasted so you are conserving energy and saving money! No heat is being generated by the pilot so the glass door on your fireplace will not be warm to the touch. With the pilot off, there are still trace amounts of gas molecules in the burner and pilot tubes of your fireplace.

Why is my pilot light not staying lit?

The primary reason a pilot light won’t stay lit is simply equipment malfunction. If you’ve checked everything else and the light continually goes out, this is probably the cause. In this case, you may need to replace your pilot light. A pilot light can also keep going out because of a problem with the thermocouple .

Should I keep the pilot light burning on a gas fireplace?

Leaving the gas on keeps this compound moving out of the tubes. Keeping the pilot light on will also keep moisture out of the unit and in turn, help prevent corrosion. Plus, if the fireplace is located in the basement, it may also help to reduce humidity levels.

Why is my furnace pilot not staying lit?

The most common reason the furnace pilot light won’t stay lit. Bad Thermocouple. A furnace thermocouple is a safety feature that regulates gas flow to your system based on whether the pilot light is on. In simple terms, the thermocouple checks to see if your pilot light flame is lit and turns off the gas flow if it senses that your pilot light is off, so you don’t have gas building up in your home.