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We have calculated that a standard pilot light uses 416.88 cubic feet of natural gas or 4.723 gallons of propane per month.
Does leaving the pilot light use much gas?
How much gas does a pilot light require? 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. 90 per therm, you will pay around $3.90 per month to keep your pilot light on.
Should you leave the pilot light on in a propane fireplace?
Save Energy and Money 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.
How much does it cost to leave the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
The average fuel consumption of your standing Pilot light is: Natural gas is $0.60 a day = $219 a year. Liquid Propane is $1.80 a day = $657 a year. Sophisticated fireplace manufactures like Travis Industries have developed Intermittent pilot light systems.
How much gas does a pilot light use per day?
Just how much gas does a pilot light consume? Most pilot lights will consume about 600 BTU’s of gas/hour. With 24 hours in a day, that’s roughly 14,400/BTU’s each day.
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.
Do pilot lights stay on all the time?
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 much propane does a pilot light use in a month?
We have calculated that a standard pilot light uses 416.88 cubic feet of natural gas or 4.723 gallons of propane per month.
How much propane does a gas fireplace use?
As a general rule, a propane fireplace uses about one gallon of propane for each 100,000 BTU. So if you install a propane fireplace that is rated 50,000 BTU, you’ll be using about one gallon of propane for every two hours that it’s in use.
How big should the pilot light be on a gas fireplace?
A pilot flame should be blue with a yellow tip and strong enough to cover 1/2 inch at the end of the thermocouple tip. If the flame is too strong and adjusted wrong, it will be noisy and cause improper furnace operation.
How much does it cost to relight a pilot light?
Most service providers will charge a standard fee per visit that typically covers the cost to relight a gas water heater. This service call price can range from $80 to $100.
What happens if pilot light goes out on gas fireplace?
If your pilot light repeatedly goes out, this is a likely culprit. If this flame sensor should fail, gas will continue to flow even after the pilot light has been extinguished, causing a safety hazard, and requiring immediate repair.
How many BTU is a gallon of propane?
Of course, a cubic foot is a larger quantity than a gallon. To get a better comparison, you need to convert the BTU figure for propane into BTU/gallon. That gives: 91,600 BTU/gallon for propane.
Should pilot light always be on water heater?
The thermocouple’s job is to shut a gas safety valve if the pilot light goes out. That’s important because gas is always being supplied to the pilot to keep the flame lit. But if the pilot flame goes out, then the gas would still be released. After a while, the gas could collect in your home and become a health hazard.
How much gas does your car use idling?
Idling uses up to ½ gallon of fuel per hour (although it varies depending on the type and size of the engine). It may not seem like much, but idling for a few minutes everyday can cost you several dollars per week.
Do gas fireplaces burn a lot of gas?
Depending on the age of a gas fireplace and its maximum heat output, a gas fireplace can use a relatively large amounts of gas if used at max settings for a number of hours per day. However, gas fireplaces be a very cost-effective form of heating, especially if using natural gas rather than propane.
Should the glass on a gas fireplace be hot?
When your pilot light remains on, a small amount of heat is generated. The glass doors on your gas fireplace remain warm to the touch. If it is not cleaned properly, it could become etched into the glass. A by-product of the burning pilot light, the sulfur can continue to build upon the glass.
Can you use a gas fireplace without electricity?
Yes! All Regency gas fireplaces, inserts, and stoves can operate safely during a power outage. The fireplace will continue to produce radiant heat and warm up the home. If your unit has a blower, it will no longer work; however, a fireplace blower is not necessary for the operation or safety of the fireplace.
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.
