How do you adjust the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
Even if the electricity goes out, you will still enjoy staying in a gas fireplace.A feature that newer fireplaces don't have is an electronic ignition system that needs electricity to operate.If the power goes out, a battery backup kicks in.Since the flame comes from a standing pilot, owners of traditional gas fireplaces don't have to worry about that.Unless the pilot light goes out, your family will be warm.If you have to adjust the pilot, there are a few things you can do.
It's important to take a look at what can go wrong with standing pilot lights.A pilot light creates a flame that powers appliances.A pilot light uses a thermocouple to send an electric signal in order to continue to burn.A signal isn't sent if the pilot light is out.Problems with your fireplace can be caused by this catch-22.
The pilot light should burn blue, but at times it will be orange or yellow.It is possible that the light burns too bright or dimly for your own tastes, which can lead to increased soot build up.The pilot light is easy to adjust.You can fix the issue in a matter of minutes if you have a screwdriver and patience.
The controls are on the bottom of the fireplace.There is a button on some fireplaces that will allow you to adjust the flame upward or downward.You can easily adjust the screw with a screwdriver.The flame will be lowered if the screw is turned clockwise or counterclockwise.