How Do You Light A Carrier Furnace Pilot Light?
If you have a gas furnace in your home, chances are you’ll have to light the pilot light at some point. Carrier is a common manufacturer of residential furnaces that use pilot lights to ignite the main heater coils. Although newer models use an electronic ignition system or induced combustion, older models that use a standing pilot light may need to be manually lit from time to time, especially after the unit has been turned off during the warmer months. Relighting your Carrier furnace can be a relatively simple process. Remove the furnace cover to expose the burner unit and pilot light assembly. Turn off the electrical power source, if any, to the furnace and switch the thermostat off. Locate the pilot light assembly and familiarize yourself with the other pertinent parts of the furnace, such as the gas line, valve, control knob, burners and any instructions posted on the furnace itself. The pilot assembly is located close to the valve and burner unit. It will have a knob with an “Off
