A pilot light is a small flame that’s constantly lit within a gas furnace. It’s the ignition source for the main gas burner when it’s activated by the thermostat.

Step 1: Find the pilot light assembly. It’s usually near the bottom of the furnace and has a gas valve with on, off, and pilot settings. Step 2: Turn the valve to off and wait three minutes.

A. By all means, turn your furnace pilot light off. It is, indeed, a complete waste of gas to keep it going all summer. And while the flame is small, it is burning night and day; it will add some ...

If you have a furnace with a pilot light experts suggest you have it checked from time to time. The older the furnace, the more frequently it should be checked.

However, the most likely culprit in the case of a pilot light continually extinguishing itself (even if there is no wind) is a bad thermocouple. A thermocouple is a safety device that works in ...

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