Proper Procedure to Light Your Furnace Safely
If you have a gas furnace, the pilot light can go out for a variety of reasons. When this light goes out, your furnace will not come on. Relighting your pilot light is simple. Finding the Instructions Label on Your Furnace You will first want to look for the instruction label on your furnace. It will tell you exactly how to relight your pilot. You may have to search around for it depending on what type of furnace you have. The printing may be small, so make sure that you have a magnifying glass handy. Locate the Pilot Light Look toward the bottom of your furnace, and there will be a switch. This switch will be labeled “pilot” and will have an on and off label. Turn the switch to the off position. Wait five minutes before attempting to relight it. This will allow the gas to dissipate. Never try to light the pilot light while gas is present. While you are waiting, locate the reset button. Re-Light Pilot Light After five minutes, turn your knob to the “on” position and then hold the reset button down. Get a long lighter and have it close to the opening. Turn the...
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