How to Light the Pilot on Rheem Heaters
Older Rheem gas furnaces have pilot lights, unlike new versions that come with electric ignitors. If you’re lighting your furnace for the first time all year, you may have to turn the pilot light back on for the furnace to light. The flame from the pilot ignites the gas and allows the heater to warm your home properly. If the pilot light isn’t lit properly, the gas furnace can’t heat your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open the access hatch on the Rheem furnace and locate the pilot light. It will have a red knob that says “Pilot on/off.”
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Turn the knob so the pilot light is lined up with the arrow on the knob. Push the knob down and hold it for one minute.
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Strike the match and light the pilot after a minute. Turn the pilot knob to “On.”
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Turn up the furnace thermostat to heat your home.
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