How to Light a Heater Pilot
Cool autumn temperatures call for lighting the heater and preparing to warm the house. Lighting a heater pilot light, or any appliance pilot light, is generally the same. Often there are specifics for the particular unit on a tag above the area where the pilot tube is located. It is a good idea to use long wooden fireplace matches when lighting a heater pilot light. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Go to the heater and remove the panel on the lower front of the heater unit. The panel is below the thermostat and gas valve. There may be two screws securing the panel to the heater. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver and remove the cover panel. Some doors have a simple screw knob that turns counterclockwise so you can open the panel like a door.
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Locate the pilot burner tube inside the heater. Find the gas thermostat valve and look at the top of the valve knob. If the heater is off for the season, the valve should be in the "Off" position. Find the house gas valve near the heater and turn the valve 1/4 turn to supply gas to the heater.
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Push down on the thermostat valve and rotate the valve until "Pilot" lines up with the marker on the side of the knob. Light a fireplace match and hold the flame next to the pilot tube.
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Turn the thermostat valve knob to "On" when the pilot tube ignites. Go to the house thermostat and raise the temperature up until the heater burner ignites. Turn the thermostat down to the desired temperature.
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Place the pilot light access cover back onto the heater.
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Tips & Warnings
If you hear a hissing sound prior to turning on the heater gas thermostat valve, cut the house gas off and call the gas company to check the lines and make any necessary repairs prior to lighting the pilot.
