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How to Light a Gas Furnace Standing Pilot

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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When the Pilot Won't Stay Lit


If you've followed the previous steps on lighting the pilot and it still does not light after, or will not stay lit, then you probably have a problem with the thermocouple or an adjustment needs to be made to the pilot. You'll need a furnace service technician to replace or repair these parts.

You may find that the pilot lights, but it is an anemic looking flame. That's a different problem we'll look at in the next section.

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