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Gas Furnace Pilot Light - How To Relight, Adjust Flame & Troubleshooting
















It happens from time to time, especially with older gas furnaces.

STEPS COMING SOON


If you've followed the outlined steps to re-lighting your pilot light and it is still not lighting at all, or continues to go out, then you may
need to
replace the thermocouple or make an adjustment to the pilot.

Pilot Light Troubleshooting

Adjusting the pilot light flame on a gas furnace is the best place to start, if it appears that your furnace is not getting as hot as it
used to or if it seems like the flame goes out a lot. This is a very simple process and will only take a couple minutes. The most
important things to remember are
the various safety precautions you must take when working around gas and fire.

What The Correct Flame Should Look Like

COMING SOON

Incorrect Looking Flames


Yellow Flame, Split Flame, Flickering or Wavering Flame


Adjusting The Flame

There is usually a small screw on the pilot valve body that will adjust the flame. You may have to refer to the manufacturer's
instructions to find the screw. Turn the screw as needed to adjust the flame throw.

Step 1
Locate the access plate on the front of your furnace, and unscrew the screws that are connecting the access plate to your furnace.
This will allow you to actually see the flame.

Step 2
Observe the flame. If the flame appears to be too small or sputters on and off, then the simple solution would be to adjust the size of
the flame using a screw that you will see on the pilot light.

Step 3
Turn that screw counter-clockwise, and the flame should grow. Do this if you believe your flame is too low.

Step 4
Rotate the screw on the pilot light clockwise, and the size of the flame will decrease. Your flame should be a consistent height, and
it should not appear to be flickering.

Step 5
Return the access plate to the front of your gas furnace. You will simply do this by re-screwing it back into place until it is tightly
secured.





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