How Do You Relight A Pilot Light On A Gas Fireplace?
A gas-burning fireplace can give a room ambiance and provide warmth on a chilly day. Gas-burning fireplaces have a pilot light–a small flame that remains lit to provide an ignition point for the flames of the unit. The pilot light may accidentally go out from a gush of chimney air when the fireplace is vented through a chimney or the pilot may be turned off to conserve gas during the warmer months of non-use. The way to relight a pilot light on a gas-burning fireplace depends on whether it has an electronic pilot light or a flame-lit pilot. Make sure the supply line to the gas fireplace is on. If you will be using the electronic setting, which controls the operation of the unit to maintain a specified temperature, make sure the electric switch for the unit is on. If you have an electronic pilot light, but the electricity is off, you can light the unit following the directions under “Flame-Lit Pilot Light.” Locate the control knob that reads “Pilot Ignite” (or Ign). The control knob ma
