If you have a propane tank make sure there s gas in it.
Wall heater pilot light won t stay lit.
Do not rotate it to off first.
In this hvac training video i show up close how the thermocouple pilot light and gas valve work on a water heater furnace fireplace as well as other ap.
If you suspect this is the case or you have noticed that your pilot light simply will not stay on for more than a few seconds turn the pilot light on and see if it is actually aimed at the thermocouple.
Thankfully a dirty pilot tube is the easiest issue to fix.
Keeping the heater out in the open might sometimes cause this problem.
A number of reasons can cause the wall furnace to not light including a damaged thermocouple a clogged pilot.
Dirt and debris can collect in the pilot tube causing the flow of gas to be blocked.
If it is not you can bend the thermocouple back into alignment with the pilot tube but only after allowing everything to cool.
Do this light the pilot while the knob is in the pilot position hold it down for 1 minute.
Pilot won t light when you follow the proper procedure for lighting the pilot but it won t light the first thing to check is the gas supply.
This is also a likely cause if the pilot won t ignite at all.
5 methods to follow when patio heater will not stay lit.
As a result the pilot doesn t get enough fuel to stay lit.
However there are some ways to fix your heater placement.
Troubleshooting this issue may be helpful in determining the source of the problem and helping users identify a potential resolution.
The problem may be a genuine defect or it could be an issue with the sensor.
You may also be operating the on off pilot knob incorrectly.
Then let the knob up and rotate it directly to on.
This tubing connects to the gas controller and will ensure a steady stream of gas.
When the pilot on your wall furnace does not stay lit your furnace won t heat.
When a propane heater won t stay lit often what is happening is that the propane heater may sense that the flame is defective in some way triggering the propane heater s safety functions and causing it to shut off.
If this is the problem then unkinking the tube will occasionally resolve the issue.
Sometimes this tubing will get kinked in places which will prevent proper operation.
We can go from there.
Furnaces of various kinds are gas powered and use a pilot light to supply heat to the unit including standard home furnaces and floor furnaces.
