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How do you light a pilot light on a furnace?
The pilot light on my furnace went out, and I’m not sure why or how to get it back on. How do you light a pilot light on a furnace?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no, sorry to hear that! You can usually turn on your pilot light by pressing its reset button on your furnace, but depending on why it went out, you might want a professional’s help.
When it’s time for your furnace to kick on, natural gas gets released through a valve, where it will come into contact with the pilot light and ignite to heat your house.
A few reasons your pilot light might have stopped working include:
- Problem with natural gas supply
- Airflow problems
- Furnace needs to be cleaned
Here are the steps typically involved with relighting a pilot burner on a furnace:
- First, turn off the furnace as an essential safety precaution. Wait a few minutes for any released gas to dissipate.
- Find the gas valve and verify it’s set to “pilot” (as opposed to “on” or “off”)
- There should be a reset button to reignite the pilot light. Some pilot lights are automatic, while manual ones might need a long match to light it while holding down the button. Let go of the button and see if the pilot light stays lit.
- *Depending on the problem, handling a natural gas burner yourself can be extremely dangerous**, considering the carbon monoxide poisoning risk and the flammability of natural gas. It may be best to have a professional inspect and repair the issue for you. As you take care of your furnace, you may also want to make sure your whole house is taken care of by the right home insurance policy. If you need to update your home insurance, theJerryapp can help you make the process quick and easy! You can even bundle with yourcar insurancefor added savings. All you have to do is download the app, enter your information, and you can start reviewing competitive quotes.
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