How Do You Light A Gas Furnace?
There are two types of gas furnaces. In the older type, the pilot light can be re-lit. The newer type consists of a furnace with an electrical set-up that ignites the gas. If you have one of the newer furnaces with the electrical system, then you will need to call a qualified repair person to re-light your furnace. You should not try to fix it yourself. However, if you have one of the older style furnaces that still has a pilot light, then you can re-light your furnace on your own. Locate where your pilot light assembly is. There should be a gas valve control there. Turn the gas valve control to “Off.” Wait for three minutes. Turn the gas valve control to “Pilot.” Hold the reset button down. Then hold your lighted match or candle lighter to the pilot opening. Keep holding the reset button down until the pilot light is burning brightly. Turn the gas valve to “On” once the pilot light is burning brightly. Turn the gas valve off. Clean the opening of the pilot light with a piece of fine w
