Rheem Furnace Pilot Light Goes Out

I am handy but this unit is stumping me.

Rheem furnace pilot light goes out.

If you can t find the source of a draft in the room inspect the vent. The number one reason why the pilot light keeps going out is the thermocouple. This can happen on excessively windy days or nights. I have a 40 gallon rheem water heater.

Well if your gas furnace pilot light won t stay lit it s usually due to 1 of these 4 issues. The pilot light immediatly goes o read more. Light the pilot if you hear a hissing sound when you depress the gas control valve. This gives the flame enough time to heat the flame sensor thermocouple that tells your furnace it s ok to light the burner.

The model is a rheem rgaa 080a very old unit. The fan continues to run even though the flames and pilot light. We know those issues are pretty vague. If your pilot light re lights easily after going out overnight it s possible it was blown out by a draft.

Thermocouples work by producing a small amount of voltage when it is heated. Keep every intake air register in your home open and clear to avoid a vacuum effect in the inlet. Either the thermocouple is going bad or it is dirty and needs to be cleaned. The burner ignites but then goes out before heating up your home.

My pilot light is out on my rheem gas furnace and i cannot locate where the pilot light is at on the unit never seen it lit. If your thermocouple malfunctions you might need to have it replaced by jerry kelly. A leak in the output duct of the furnace could cause air to blow into the area. The pilot light went out so i went to relight it.

Often times pilot lights go out because of something that goes wrong with the furnace s thermocouple. Don t worry we ll explain them in detail and show you what you can do to get your heat back. It should extend 18 to 24 inches above the roof line and be free of obstructions. Dirt buildup is problematic for many parts of your furnace including the area around your pilot light.

This is the pilot flame that provides the heat. If it s still not working it may be one of the problems above. If the flame starts but goes out immediately check for drafts. I am not familiar with this unit as it s in my leased apartment.

The furnace stays on for awhile maybe 1 minute maybe 10 minutes and then goes out.