Should pilot light burn continuously while the furnace is running? 394jaz048065aafa

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Jan 6, 2014, 11:49 AM

Should pilot light burn continuously while the furnace is running? 394jaz048065aafa

Should pilot light burn continuously while the furnace is running? 394jaz048065aafa

ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280

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Jan 6, 2014, 02:07 PM

Yes, otherwise the thermocouple will shut down the gas valve.

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