Pilot Light

Thank-you for your description of how to re-light a pilot light. The one on my gas
furnace went out and I was not
sure where to light it. Your
description, plus informing me
to push down on the dial that
was pointed at "pilot" enabled me to return heat to my home on a very cold New England day. An additional thing that would have been helpful would be a drawing of a typical gas furnace switch, small metal tube and wire, and pilot light.
Thanks again! You were the only site that gave me the information I needed.
Marilyn

Marilyn,
You are most welcome!

I am having a similar problem with my heating system...so far it wont relight..do you have a picture so i can make sure im in the right spot...it definelty would help me. its pretty cold here in NYC!

I am inquiring about the possibility of replacing a pilot light mechanism with a electronic start mechaanism. Can this be done? I presently have a Gaffers Sattler forced air furnace.

Joe,
You need to contact Gaffers Sattler.

I have an old Heatwave Furnace made by the Southwest Manufacturing, the unit functions well, but probably is only 70% efficient. The manufacturer is no longer in business.

Is there a generic electronic lighter in the marketplace? Also what is available in a vent control device?

Thank you.

I have a trane home furnace. It has this black switch also, but no gas seems to be coming out anywhere to light it. It has three large tubes with openings that appear to be the place to light it. Just bought this house. Had it inspected, was working then,must just not know how to light the thing. Any help is appreciated. Trane Blu080E942B1

HI i khnow how to light my pilot light wen i let up on the safty buttn and turn back to the on postion it goes out ??

I just lit my furnance, but the key to getting it light was to hold it down for several seconds and then turn it to on and it stayed lit. Took me about three tries to figure it out, but it worked.

Hi,
Thanks so much!!! I recently bought my home (built in 1955. B4 I had electric & wood heating. I had no idea what to do and your information led me right through it. I found the "garden hose" and the thinner tube...followed it just like you said and voila!!!! Heat for Thanksgiving. I had no one to go to and no $ to hire someone to come in. You saved the day...I was cold!