Cleaning The Pilot Opening And Cleaning The Burners

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Cleaning The Pilot Opening

If your pilot light goes out and won’t light, the opening may be clogged. Close the as shutoff valve and shut off electrical power to the burner. Remove the access panel. To reach the pilot, you may need to remove the bracket holding it and pull it out a bit. Use a toothpick to clean out the opening. Work carefully so you don’t break the toothpick in the opening. Use a soft brush or a cotton swab to clean the area around the opening.

Cleaning The Burners

To operate efficiently, the small holes in the burner must be clear of dirt. Clean them at the beginning of every heating season. Remove the panel or panels to get to the burners. Vacuum around each burner. Use a brush to loosen the dirt as you vacuum.