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hlthe2b

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1. I don't want to hijack your thread, but I am curious if anyone ever lets the pilot light go out on

Reply to Aerows (Original post)

Thu Nov 28, 2013, 06:17 PM

Nov 2013

these fireplaces... I know it is a waste, but I just pay for it throughout the spring and summer, so that I know it will light when I need it.

As to your question, I had one that the pilot light remain lit, but the auto igniting mechanism wouldn't work--even after I cleaned the venting areas well... Finally, out of frustration, I pounded (gently) on the glass in front of the lighting elements and it started working against. Not sure what that means, but it worked all last season with the intermittent tapping. I'm now in a new house with identical fireplace, but it is (fortunately) working well thus far without issues.

Good luck on your question.

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Gas Fireplace [View all] Aerows Nov 2013 OP

I don't want to hijack your thread, but I am curious if anyone ever lets the pilot light go out on hlthe2b Nov 2013 #1

They go out if you run the gas down Aerows Nov 2013 #2

Don't know much about gas fire[laces but is that part... Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2013 #3

If you've got a multi-meter, you can test them. JoeyT Nov 2013 #4

It's a good idea to have a spare on hand as that's the most common problem. Kaleva Nov 2013 #5