How do I check my gas pilot light?
Inspecting a Gas Furnace Pilot Light Flame A natural gas flame should be a bright blue color with a small amount of yellow at the very tip. A propane flame will have more of a bluish-green flame with a tinge of yellow at the tip. The flame should strong enough to cover about 1/2 inch at the end of the thermocouple tip.
What to do when your gas pilot light is out?
If all pilot lights are out on your equipment, turn on your ventilation hoods, check your gas line, and vent the area. If you smell a strong gas odor or suspect you have a gas leak, contact your gas provider immediately. Do not light a flame or turn on an electric switch until the problem is addressed.
Where can I get service on my pilot light?
PG&E gas service technicians are available to safely turn off or relight your appliance pilot lights. The service is available to any of our single-family or multifamily residence gas customers.
What should the pilot light on a gas furnace look like?
The color of a healthy pilot light flame can vary a bit depending on whether your furnace uses natural gas or propane as a fuel. A natural gas flame should be a bright blue with the tip of the flame having just a tinge of yellow. A propane flame should have a bluish green flame with a tinge of yellow at the tip.
Where is the pilot light on a range top?
On a range top, gas is always coming out of your pilot. 1. Light the pilot light (located within the burner) with a lighter. Be sure to set the thermostat to the “off” position and wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot. 1. Hold down the red button on the gas safety valve to release gas.
How do you light the pilot light on a gas range?
1. Light the pilot light (located within the burner) with a lighter. Be sure to set the thermostat to the “off” position and wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot. 1. Hold down the red button on the gas safety valve to release gas. 2. Light pilot by pushing the red ignitor button.
What should I do if my pilot light goes out?
If a pilot light goes out, you can relight it with a match, using the proper precautions. Related Articles. On some gas-powered appliances — such as gas ranges, water heaters, boilers and gas fireplaces — the pilot light works to ignite the main flame when the gas is switched on to the burner by the regulating valve.
How do you reset the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
Near the valve, you’ll see a small button labeled “Reset.” 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.
How to light the pilot on an oven?
How to Light a Standard Oven 1 Be sure to set the thermostat to the “off” position and wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot. 2 1. Hold down the red button on the gas safety valve to release gas. 3 2. Light pilot by pushing the red ignitor button. You may need to press it more than once.
