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How do I get the pilot light back on my boiler?
How do you relight the pilot light on a boiler?
- Turn the gas to ‘pilot. ‘
- Press and hold the reset switch for one minute and hold a flame to the pilot light at the same time.
- If all is working as expected, return any casing/doors and turn the gas from ‘pilot’ to ‘on.
Is a boiler safe if the pilot light goes out?
If your boiler has a faulty pilot light you should immediately call professional heating engineers. It could be very dangerous since if the pilot light goes out, the boiler could still release the mains gas into the atmosphere and could pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk.
What happens if my pilot light goes out?
If your pilot light repeatedly goes out, this is a likely culprit. If this flame sensor should fail, gas will continue to flow even after the pilot light has been extinguished, causing a safety hazard, and requiring immediate repair.
Why won’t my boiler pilot light come on?
No Pilot Light: When the boiler is not igniting and the pilot light has gone out, this usually means debris has blocked the jet. Even the smallest speck of dirt can block the jet and make the pilot light go out. Ultimately, the boiler does not ignite again.
Can you relight a pilot light?
Turn the knob to “Pilot” and hold down the “Reset” button. Using a long lighter, bring the flame close to the pilot opening. This should ignite the pilot light. Once the pilot is lit, you can release the reset button.
How do you restart a gas boiler?
Follow these simple instructions to reset your boiler:
- Refer to your boiler manual.
- Push the reset button for 10 seconds.
- Wait 2 – 3 minutes, the boiler should fire up.
- Repeat twice if the first attempt fails.
- If the boiler still fails to fire up on the third attempt, double check the gas supply.
How do you light the pilot on a boiler?
If you have this type of boiler, follow these directions to relight it. Looking directly at the pull-down panel, find the knob with a picture of a flame beside or on it. If there is no flame, it may have the word “pilot” written on it. Turn the pilot knob to the left, and hold it.
How do you reset the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
Relight the pilot light. Turn the knob to “Pilot,” and let gas to flow to the pilot. Light a lighter or match, then push in the reset button. Hold your flame to the pilot light’s opening.
Can a gas boiler light go out on its own?
It’s extremely rare for a modern gas-boiler pilot light to go out by itself. However, older combination boilers, which can be found in rented apartments or antique homes, can go out. If you have a modern pilot light that’s gone out, you should contact a professional to relight it.
How do you reset the pilot light on a Kenmore gas range?
Turn the gas to ‘pilot.’ Press and hold the reset switch for one minute and hold a flame to the pilot light at the same time. Ensure you only hold the switch down once the pilot light has ignited, to reduce the chances of any gas accumulating again. When you release the button, the flame should stay.