Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help!
 
Free Answers in 3 Easy Steps

Register Now		 3 Steps
 
Ask QuestionsprogressAnswer QuestionsprogressBuild ReputationprogressBecome an Expert
 
At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to:
  • Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics.
  • Accept money for answers that you provide.
  • Communicate privately with other members (PM).
  • See fewer ads.
  Answer this Question    Ask about Heating & Air Conditioning    Ask about another Subject  
 
PDA

Dewain
Nov 22, 2008, 12:06 PM
when pressing button down on a gas valve of residential boiler I hear no gas while trying to light pilot, does this mean a new gas valve is needed?
hvac1000
Nov 22, 2008, 12:15 PM
It means that no gas is comming out of the pilot. Carefully disconnect the 1/4 inch aluminum pilot tube from the gas valve then press to test. If gas comes out then the pilot is plugged up and will need to be CAREFULLY cleaned. If no gas come out then it could be the gas is not turned on to the home oR a gas valve somewhere is turned off. Last choice is the gas valve on the boiler is defective. They do not go bad that often.