Why does my propane pilot light keep going out?
If the pilot light goes out, the thermocouple senses the drop in temperature and signals for the gas valve to close. If you have a faulty thermocouple is the most common reason that your pilot light is malfunctioning. Over time your water heater will collect dirt, dust and other kinds of debris.
What to do when your propane pilot light wont stay on?
You can use a piece of wire or a coat hangar to gently remove any dirt or debris that has built up around the pilot light opening. If your pilot light still won’t stay on after numerous attempts, give Wilson Oil and Propane a call and we will send a technician out to your home right away.
What causes the pilot light to not stay lit?
The millivolts are registered by the controller and allow the main burner to ignite. When the thermocouple is malfunctioning it will not keep the pilot light lit. When the pilot light is not lit, the thermostat will not allow the main burner to ignite.
Why does my propane heater not stay lit?
When a propane heater won’t stay lit, often what is happening is that the propane heater may sense that the flame is defective in some way, triggering the propane heater’s safety functions and causing it to shut off. The problem may be a genuine defect or it could be an issue with the sensor.
What should the pilot be on a propane heater?
The pilot should be around an inch high and mostly colored blue. If it’s flickering, split, small, orange or yellow-colored, then the pilot tube needs to be cleaned. You can clean it out by turning off the gas first then gently poking a needle into the top of the pilot tube.
What to do when your propane heater wont stay lit?
You can clean it out by turning off the gas first then gently poking a needle into the top of the pilot tube. A draft could also cause problems with the propane heater pilot, in which case your best option is to eliminate the source of the draft.
What happens if the pilot light is not lit?
Once the thermocouple detects that the pilot light isn’t lit, it turns the gas off as a safety measure. An unlit pilot can also stem from a dirty thermocouple as the dirt may be obstructing the current signal, which would also lead to a gas outage.
How often does the propane pilot light work?
About 90% of the time, the propane torch works well the first time. Second, if the waterheater is off longer than a few hours, you may have to relight it several times. Have no explanation for this, but it’s an observation after 30 years of watching renters do crazy stuff!
Why is the pilot light on my patio heater not working?
Spider webs in the pilot tube and a faulty tilt switch can be two reasons why an outdoor patio heater pilot light won’t start or stay lit. The repair of both is discussed.
