Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    doug_fox53's Avatar
    doug_fox53 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 17, 2009, 01:54 AM
    Furnace pilot light will not stay lit
    I have a Coleman furnace in my mobile home and the pilot light went out. I can light the pilot light but as soon as I release the pilot button and try to turn the furnace on, the pilot light goes out. What are some good troubleshooting steps to resolve this problem?
    WallyHelps's Avatar
    WallyHelps Posts: 1,018, Reputation: 136
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Feb 17, 2009, 06:18 AM

    Possible problems:
    1. The thermocouple is not properly located in the pilot flame
      You want the tip to be about 1/2 to 3/4 inches in the flame.
    2. The thermocouple is defective
      Easy to replace. Go to hardware store for a new one.
    3. A restriction in the pilot orifice.
      This can be caused by spider webs or dirt. Gently clean it out.


    Here is another thread that talks about this problem.

    Hope this helps!
    WallyH
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Pilot light will not stay lit [ 1 Answers ]

I just installed a new therocoupler on my Coleman 7900 series Presidential III direct vent forced air gas furnace. The pilot light keeps going out after it has lit and burned several times. I have checked the air on the burner and am wondering if the flue has anything to do with it not relighting....

Pilot light doesn't stay lit [ 3 Answers ]

I have a 20 year old Heil forced hot air gas furnace which works great except for the fact that the pilot light intermittedly won't stay lit. Is this something I can fix myself? If I do have to call in a technician, about how much money are we talking about? I (like everybody these days) am hurting...

Pilot light will not stay on [ 3 Answers ]

I have base board heating and the piolot lite will not stay on. The gas comes out so I can lite the piolot, and I hold down the button for 1 to 2 minutes but it will not stay on. Can anyone help?

Furnace trouble. Pilot lights. Burners light but then go out. Evetually stay on [ 2 Answers ]

Hi all, I searched through this site a bit and found some helpful topics, tried a few things and I'm still have the same trouble. I have a Bryant furnace that uses a Johnson Controls G779LHA-1C Ignition Control. The ignition control is new, I just replaced it a week ago. It's hooked up so...

Pilot Light of my furnace does not stay lit for longer [ 1 Answers ]

Hello, The pilot light of my furnace does not stay stay lit very long. I have been having this problem for a while. Last time it lasted only for 2 days and after that just went off. Things I have done to prevent that: 1. Changed the thermo couple (copper) (the coil is longer than needed or...

View more questions Search