How to Light a Pilot Light - The Home Depot
WEBIf the water heater has a manual “ignite” button, press that to light the pilot. If it doesn’t have the button, or the button fails, press the regulator valve and hold a grill lighter or long match to the pilot light valve until the pilot ignites.
3 Ways to Light a Pilot Light - wikiHow
WEBMar 11, 2024 · A pilot light is a small gas burner that is continuously burning to light a larger burner. Whether it’s your furnace, water heater, oven, or stove, relighting your pilot light is actually really easy. You need to locate and access the pilot light, turn the gas valve to the pilot light position, and use a long lighter to relight the pilot light.
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How Pilot Lights Work - HowStuffWorks
WEBTo relight the pilot light, you have to push a button that opens the value manually. Then you light the pilot light and wait for the thermocouple to heat up (about 30 seconds). Once it is hot, the thermocouple is generating the electricity needed to hold the value open.
How To Relight A Water Heater’s Pilot Light | A.O. Smith
WEBPress the ignitor button repeatedly for up to 90 seconds until the pilot lights or you get a flashing status light. Important : The status light must flash once per second for the water heater to work.
7 Reasons Your Water Heater's Pilot Light Won't Come On
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Most pilot lights have an igniter button. This is similar to the automatic igniter on propane grills. When you press the button, it emits a small spark that ignites the gas and lights the pilot flame.
How to Light a Pilot Light on Gas Appliances
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Press this button while applying your lit match or butane fireplace lighter to the pilot light valve. Hold the flame steady until the pilot ignites, then release the button. Repeat the...
How to Light a Pilot Light: Tips for Ranges, Ovens & Fryers
WEBOct 18, 2023 · A pilot light is a small natural gas burner that stays continuously lit so you can ignite a flame for your larger burner. With these instructions, you can learn how to light a pilot for several types of equipment in your restaurant.
How to Light a Pilot Light on Almost any Gas Appliance
WEBMar 31, 2021 · In this article, we'll go over how to light the pilot light on your gas stove, oven, water heater, and furnace. We'll also go into some commonly asked questions about pilot lights and how to resolve common issues
Everything You Need to Know About Safely Relighting a Pilot Light
WEBAug 9, 2023 · While holding the match or lighter near the pilot light assembly, press down and hold the pilot light button or control knob. Continue to hold the button or knob down for about 30 seconds to ensure the pilot light stays lit.
How To Light A Pilot Light - The Furnace Outlet
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Relighting a pilot light is typically a simple process that involves turning a knob or two, pressing a button, or igniting a lighter. Be sure to thoroughly read and follow the lighting instructions when relighting a pilot light.