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How do you clean the venturi tube on a patio heater?
While the fitting is soaking in the hot water, use a pipe cleaner or compressed air to clean out the venturi tube. Remove the fitting from the cup of water and make sure it is completely dry. When held up to a light, you should be able to see a tiny point of light through the hole in the center.
How do you fix a clogged pilot on a patio heater?
Insert a pipe cleaner gently into the end of each tube and push it in until you feel resistance. Twist the pipe cleaner in a circle and pull it straight out to remove any spider webs that are blocking the inside. Reassemble the cover on the patio heater by reversing the steps taken to remove it.
How do you clear a pilot tube obstruction?
How to Fix a Plugged Pilot Hole on a Water Heater Remove the cover plate at the bottom of the water heater. Turn the gas control to the “Off” position. Locate the pilot tube. Clean the pilot hole by brushing it with a stiff wire brush. Screw the bracket back onto the valve and turn on the gas.
How do you clean a gas heater pilot?
How to Clean a Pilot Light Cut off the gas to your furnace. Remove the pilot light and thermocouple assembly. Use your pliers or wrench to remove the pilot light and thermocouple from the bracket. Using the wire brush, brush away the carbon buildup and soot from both components.
How do you clean a thermocouple on an outdoor heater?
Cleaning a patio heater thermocouple requires shutting off the fuel supply, removing the thermocouple from the pilot assembly and using a dry sponge or steel wool to clean accumulated debris and soot.
How do you unclog a propane heater?
Make sure the propane heater is turned off. Vacuum as much dust and debris as you can from the outside of the heater, and vacuum inside the vent holes and grids on the heater. Use a small paint brush for brushing dust away in tight areas. Gently move the brush over the igniter and the flame areas on the heater.
Why does my patio heater flame out?
One common issue that patio heater owners face is keeping their patio heater lit. The typical cause for this is that the pilot light flame has become too far away from the thermocouple. Thus, the thermocouple will turn off the patio heater as it tricks the gas value in to thinking that the pilot light is out.
Why is my patio heater burning yellow?
A yellow flame is incomplete combustion. Try opening the air shutters more. If it is propane, see that it is properly converted. If the burner tubes are dirty, take them out and clean them, or replace them.
Why is my pilot light so small?
The cause of a weak flame may also be an obstruction in the pilot tube. You can often remove such obstructions by turning off the gas, unscrewing the pilot tube from the valve control and blowing compressed air from a can through the tube. You can also poke the aperture of the pilot tube with a needle.
Why will my gas logs not stay lit?
The Fix: Pilot Light to Gas Fireplace Won’t Stay Lit This can be an indication that your fireplace thermocouple is either bad or worn out. However, if your pilot is lit but the gas fireplace isn’t, then there’s probably a problem with your thermopile.
Why is my pilot light yellow?
A yellow flame is caused by lack of oxygen and incomplete combustion. If the pilot light is a weak yellow flame it will not get hot enough to heat the thermocouple to the temperature needed to enable the gas valve to open. This is often caused by a dirty pilot tube tip.
How do you clean a dirty thermocouple?
The best way to clean your thermocouple is to use either a piece of steel wool or the coarse side of a sponge to gently clean off any soot or other remnants. You can use a pencil eraser to clean between the threads of the screw that connects the thermocouple to the control valve of your system.
How do you clean furnace tubes?
How to Clean Furnace Burner Tubes Turn off the electric power and remove the combustion chamber door on your furnace. Vacuum the entire uncovered area. Remove the lower blower door to vacuum inside. Turn the furnace and gas back on. Turn the power back off and replace the burner cover and door panels.
How do you clean a gas log thermocouple?
Turn off the fireplace gas valve and remove the front panel from the fireplace. Find the thermocouple, which is located next to the pilot light and looks like a small straight pipe. Use a can of compressed air to gently blow away any dust and dirt from the thermocouple.
When I release the pilot button the flame goes out?
If you’re able to light the pilot light, but it goes out when you release the control knob, the thermocouple probably needs replacing. The thermocouple is a safety device that shuts off gas flow if it senses the pilot light is out, but when damaged it loses its regulatory ability.
How do you clean an old gas heater?
Plug in a vacuum cleaner and insert a brush attachment onto the end of the hose to pull out all dirt inside the nooks and corners of the wall heater gently. If required, use a small toothbrush to remove dust from the areas where the soil has thickened and is hard to remove.
