How Do You Fix A Pilot Light?
Pilot lights are aptly named because without them your gas-heated appliance is figuratively grounded. You should take the opportunity to inspect the status of your pilot light if you suspect your furnace is having problems. The flame of a natural gas pilot light should be blue with a blue-green core. It is permissible to have a slight cone of yellow at the top, but too much yellow means it is time to correct the pilot light. Too much blue is also a sign of problems. Remove the main furnace access panel to inspect the flame produced by the pilot light. If there is no flame at all, turn off both the gas supply to the furnace and the pilot gas shutoff switch if the furnace has one. Give the pilot about 10 minutes to cool off and then remove the cover. Relight the pilot light according to the instructions that should be found on the back of the access cover. Check to make sure the pilot flame is not too weak, which is indicated by an overly blue flame. If the flame is making more noise tha
