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Heating FAQ’s

My Gas Furnace Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit

Answer:

Did you clean the socket where the thermocouple connected when you did the replacement? If not, you should see if that helps. Make sure all connections are tight, and you should clean the pilot tube assembly as well. Dirt and spider nest could be blocking the tubes. If there is a blockage, the flame may be big enough to keep the thermocouple warm which will lead to the pilot going out.

Answer:

While lit, check the color of the flame. If the color is blue and you can see that it is burning against the thermocouple, then that part is fine. However, if you see a yellow tip or yellow flame, the pilot burner probably needs a good cleaning. Typically, the problem is with the old thermocouples. Those are simple to replace and non-expensive.

Answer:

You may not have an issue if your unit has a “spill switch.” A spill switch attaches to the vent from the exhaust and the gas inlet. If your vent senses CO, it will shut the gas off. With the right downdraft, this will cause this to happen. Also, a faulty spill switch can do the same when there is nothing wrong at all. Check your auto damper as well. You probably need a professional to figure this one out.

Installing Vents and New Ducts

Answer:

It sounds as though you’re heating system is forced air and if it can warm the entire sq. Footage of the home, including the part you are finishing, you should be able to extend the main duct or simply add ducts in individual rooms. You should locate your air return in a central area such as a hallway or underneath the current return if this is possible. Doing this will allow you to connect directly to it. One other option is to add baseboard electric heat in the new space.

Installing Air Returns in A Basement

Answer:

All cold air returns need to be near the floor of any room because the air returning to the heater is the cooler air which will allow the warm air to come down replacing the cold air. The basement shouldn’t be any different.

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