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Turning off your pilot light is a simple process that will save you both energy and money. All you have to do is open the front of your fireplace, turn the Pilot knob to “off,” and then turn your gas shutoff valve to the “off” position as well.
Should I turn off my fireplace pilot light?
We recommend that you turn off your gas fireplace pilot light seasonally. Turning off your gas fireplace’s pilot light can save a substantial amount of energy and money. So, if you see the word “pilot” written on the knob, you know that you have a “standing” or “always on” pilot light.
Should I turn off the pilot light on my gas fireplace in the summer?
Your Utility Bill Perhaps the most important reason to turn off gas fireplace pilot light in summer is because of the money and energy you will be saving. If you leave the pilot light on during the summer it is simply sitting there burning gas, which is wasting gas and contributing to an exorbitant energy bill.
Where is the gas shut off valve for gas fireplace?
Gas fireplace: The shut-off for a gas fireplace is typically on the control panel. This control panel can be found behind the front screen, where a knob that controls the flow of gas can be turned to ‘off’.
What is a pilot light in gas fireplace?
Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light, which is a small flame that burns even when you aren’t using your fireplace. This makes it very quick and simple to start the fire when it’s cold outside, but many people shut off the pilot light when the weather warms up to conserve gas.
Should a pilot light always be on?
Generally speaking, it is safe to leave your continuous pilot light on at all times, assuming it stays lit (more on this in a moment). While it does cost more to keep your pilot light on in between uses, it can actually have some benefits to your system.
How do I turn off my gas fireplace key?
Turning It Off For fireplaces with a control panel, it’s as easy as turning the control knob to off. You should close or turn off the emergency gas valve. For those with a key valve, just insert the fireplace key into the slot and turn it until the valve closes. This cuts off the gas supply, and the pilot will go out.
How much does it cost to keep pilot light on?
Running a pilot light for 1 hour costs about 1 cent (0.62 cent/hour for natural gas and 1.64 cent/hour for propane). Monthly costs of running a pilot light range from $4.49/month (natural gas) to $11.34/month (propane).
Will gas leak if pilot light is off?
If the pilot light goes out on a storage or instantaneous hot water heater, space heater or a ducted heater, you will not have a gas leak. This is because all modern gas appliances with pilot lights have a fail-safe device that closes off the gas to the appliance in the case when the pilot may go out.
Does a pilot light give off heat?
Here is some basic information about leaving the pilot on or off… Pilot OFF: No gas is being wasted so you are conserving energy and saving money! No heat is being generated by the pilot so the glass door on your fireplace will not be warm to the touch.
Is my gas valve on or off?
Gas shutoff valves When the long side of the nub or handle is parallel to the incoming gas line, it’s open and the gas is flowing. When it’s turned a quarter turn, perpendicular to the incoming pipe, it’s closed.
How do I shut off my gas supply?
Go to your meter. Locate the gas safety shut-off valve at your gas meter and turn it to the ‘off’ position. It is off when the lever is at a right angle to the pipe.
How do you reset the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
While pressing and holding in the black knob, press the RED igniter button repeatedly; the pilot will generally light with two or three pushes on the igniter. 4. Once the pilot is lit, continue to hold the valve knob in for 30 seconds, then release the knob and it will pop back out. The pilot should remain lit.
Can a pilot light cause a fire?
When the appliance is turned on, a valve releases more gas, which is ignited by the pilot light. If this leak continues, its concentration may reach a point where a spark – such as that from a cigarette lighter, static electricity, or even the pilot light itself as it is re-lit – will cause a fire or even an explosion.
How do you turn on a gas fireplace with a light switch?
It’s easy to know how to turn on a gas fireplace with an electronic ignition wall switch. Many gas fireplaces come equipped with a wall switch control panel for activating the unit and adjusting the level of the flame. Simply push the “On” button and the pilot should ignite.
What is the wall switch for on a gas fireplace?
The wall switch sends an electrical signal to your fireplace to open a valve and release the gas for the pilot light to light it. Without power most fireplace valves will not open.
Is it okay to leave a gas fireplace on all night?
The short answer is this: gas fireplaces that are fully vented and have safely and properly sealed glass fronts are fine to be left alone to run continuously.
Does gas fireplace pilot use much gas?
How much gas does a pilot light use? Most pilot lights consume around 600 BTUs of gas every hour. If you leave your pilot light on for an entire day, it would roughly consume 14,400 BTU’s every day.
