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chrisbeane
Dec 10, 2007, 10:59 AM
Hi I have an old luxaire heater and the pilot light went out and I can't seem to find the pilot to light it can anyone help me

biggsie
Dec 10, 2007, 11:14 AM
If it like most furnaces the lower part houses the blower fan

The upper part houses the HEAT EXCHANGER and BURNERS

The pilot should be under the burners, and has small tube feeding it

The Gas Furnace Standing Pilot and Thermocouple - Re-Lighting a Standing Pilot: PREPARATION (http://homerepair.about.com/od/heatingcoolingrepair/ss/pilot_light_3.htm)

Gas Furnace Pilot and Thermocouple - How to Light a Furnace Standing Pilot (http://homerepair.about.com/od/heatingcoolingrepair/ss/pilot_light.htm)

Luxaire - Heating and Cooling - Home Comfort Products (http://www.luxaire.com/index.asp)

Maybe the gas company will light it --- couldn't hurt to ask --- Hope this helps please rate my answer

labman
Dec 10, 2007, 01:02 PM
I think down flow furnaces are more common than up flow ones. They can also be horizonal. Follow the gas pipe into the furnace. It should end at a box with the pilot controls. For directions on lighting it, see the sticky right here at AMHD, https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/heating-air-conditioning/heating-cooling-maintenance-repair-troubleshooting-frequently-asked-questions-58313-3.html#post284330