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How can I clean my pilot light?
The pilot light on my gas stove (heating, not cooking) won't stay lit. This only started a couple of days ago. It will relight and stay on until the stove kicks off, then it goes out again. I have read that it may need cleaning, how do I clean it? I want to try that first before I call someone to come look at it. What should I use to clean it?
It doesn't go out every time the stove kicks off. It has gone out about 4 times in the past 3 days. But it used to never do that.
5 Answers
- gibbyguysLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
That is residue build up.Try using a small wire brush on the pilot tube.That should take care of it!
- johntindaleLv 51 decade ago
your heater might have a thermocouple or a flame sensor that needs to be replaced. this is a small rod that sticks into the pilot flame and "senses" the pilot telling the gas valve that it is safe to turn on the main gas valve.
Check for this if cleaning the pilot assembly doesn't work.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Anytime you have an appliance that's hooked to gas you call in the professional becuase if you do something wrong and it's your fault your homeowners won't cover that.
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- 1 decade ago
Here are the instructions step by step for this problem
