The knob should be turned from the off to thePilot position. Push in the pilot knob and it will send gas to the system. The igniter button needs to be pushed once a second.
Contents
- Do gas fireplaces need electricity to start?
- What do you do when your gas fireplace won’t start?
- How do I light the pilot light on my electronic ignition?
- Where is the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
- Why can’t I start a fire in my fireplace?
- How do you know if your fireplace vent is open or closed?
- How do you light an electric heater?
- How do you manually light a gas fireplace?
- What is the switch on the side of my fireplace?
- Why won’t my gas fireplace turn on when I flip the switch?
Do gas fireplaces need electricity to start?
All direct vent gas fireplaces are sealed, keeping emissions out, and are vented to the exterior of your home using the warm air rising from the ground, meaning no electricity is needed to operate your gas fireplace or gas fireplace insert safely.
What do you do when your gas fireplace won’t start?
The spark igniter could be the problem if the pilot doesn’t light up. The igniter and thermocouple need to be cleared of debris. If you want to fix the problem, blow compressed air into the pilot area and wait a few minutes.
How do I light the pilot light on my electronic ignition?
Hold the gas control knob in the depressed position after pressing it down. If you don’t have an igniter, you can use a match or barbecue lighter flame to light the pilot tube. If you have a spark igniter, press the button to start it.
Where is the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
If you want to remove the pilot light, you can do it at the bottom of the fireplace. The supply line should be turned on by now. The electric switch should be on if you have an electronic setting that controls the unit’s temperature.
Why can’t I start a fire in my fireplace?
It’s hard to start a fire if there isn’t enough oxygen in the air. There are many reasons that a chimney doesn’t have enough draft. It’s possible that branches are blocking the chimney. If you have a chimney cap, it’s a good idea to clean it out.
How do you know if your fireplace vent is open or closed?
Do you not know if the damper is open or closed? The fireplace has an opening that you can stick your hand in. The damper is open if you feel a breeze against your hand. If there is no draft, it is closed.
How do you light an electric heater?
Wait at least five minutes before turning off the switch. Hold the reset button after you turn the switch topilot. The furnace pilot light can be lit with a long lighter. You can release the reset button after 30 seconds if it has a flame.
How do you manually light a gas fireplace?
The knob should be turned from the off to thePilot position. Push in the pilot knob and it will send gas to the system. The igniter button needs to be pushed once a second. Depending on how long it has been since the gas fireplace was last used, it may take multiple attempts to start it.
What is the switch on the side of my fireplace?
This is not what it appears to be. The control lever for the outside air kit can be found on the left inside panel of the fireplace. The lever on the outside air kit should always be open.
Why won’t my gas fireplace turn on when I flip the switch?
Over time, the connections inside the switch can get dirty, corroded, or broken, which can cause the switch to lose its power. By the time the small amount of voltage is sent back to the fireplace, it’s not enough to start the fireplace.