Why is my outdoor gas heater not working?
It may be as simple as the gas valve on the propane tank being turned off. Yet another reason your patio will not stay lit is that the gas valve orifice is blocked. You should clean the orifice or have it replaced. Sometimes there is air in the gas line which is blocking propane from getting to the heater head unit.
Why is my propane heater not igniting?
If the thermocouple is too far from the flame, this can cause the pilot to go out and shut down the propane heater; you can fix this easily by moving the thermocouple closer to the flame. If your propane heater sparks but will not light, the gas cylinder that supplies it may be empty or the gas may even be shut off.
How do you unclog an outdoor heater?
Open a bottle of rubbing alcohol and saturate the end of a cotton swab with it. Rub the cotton swab over the holes around the perimeter of the burner assembly to clean away grease, dirt and debris that may be clogging it.
Why does my patio heater not get hot?
Low flame burner – Low gas pressure, bent or kinked supply hose or blockage in the orifice or pilot tube may be the causes of low flame. Sometimes, if the outdoor temperature is less than 40°F and the tank is less than 1/4 full, then the chances for low flame is high, in this case you need to use a full cylinder.
How do you clean a thermocouple?
The best way to clean your thermocouple is to use either a piece of steel wool or the coarse side of a sponge to gently clean off any soot or other remnants. You can use a pencil eraser to clean between the threads of the screw that connects the thermocouple to the control valve of your system.
How do I reset my propane heater?
Follow these steps to reset your gas furnace:
- Turn the circuit breaker off and switch the furnace power button off too.
- Access the pilot light by removing the access panel.
- Turn the gas control valve off and let the gas dissipate for five minutes before turning it back on in order to prevent a fire hazard.
How do you unclog a gas patio heater?
To unclog the line, start by removing the emitter screen with a screwdriver to expose the ignition assembly. Grab a small wrench and loosen the orifice from the gas line. Use a toothpick, needle or compressed air to remove the blockage from the pilot tube and orifice, then reconnect the orifice to the gas line.