How do you light a gas fireplace with electronic ignition?
How do you light a gas fireplace with electronic ignition?
Re-lighting pilot lights is straightforward on today’s modern gas fireplaces. If you have an electronic ignition unit, using your remote control simply press the ‘on’ button and the pilot will re-ignite within a few seconds, followed by the fireplace a few seconds after that.
Why is my gas fireplace not lighting?
Check Your Igniter and Thermocouple If nothing is blocking the tubing, and gas is flowing out, there might be something wrong with the spark igniter and thermocouple. Make sure there’s no debris lodged between the two. If the pilot light ignites but doesn’t stay lit, you might need to replace the igniter.
How do you start a gas fireplace with a light switch?
Fireplaces With Control Panels Your first step is to turn the knob from “off” to “pilot” and then push it in; this manually sends gas into the system. Next, push the igniter button until it lights; you should push once a second. Ignition may take several pushes, especially if it’s been a while since it was last lit.
How do I light the pilot light on my electronic ignition?
Press the gas control knob down all the way and hold it in the depressed position. If you have no igniter, move the match or barbecue lighter flame to the end of the pilot tube; the pilot flame should light immediately. If you have a spark igniter, press the ignition button until the pilot flame ignites.
How do you light a gas fireplace with a key and igniter?
Igniting with a Fireplace Key
- Look over the user manual included with your fireplace.
- Remove your fireplace’s outer cover.
- Put a fireplace key into the device’s gas valve knob.
- Hold a long lighter up to the burner and ignite it.
- Turn the gas key.
- Replace the fireplace’s outer cover immediately.
How does the switch on a gas fireplace work?
The wall switch sends an electrical signal to your fireplace to open a valve and release the gas for the pilot light to light it. Without power most fireplace valves will not open.
What is the switch on the side of my fireplace?
If the damper is not fully open, smoke and carbon monoxide from the fire will vent into your home. To open the damper, locate the lever at the top of the inside of your fireplace. Depending on your fireplace model, the lever will either shift from side to side or up and down to open your damper.
