I have a burnham boiler the pilot won't stay lit.
Because boilers are complex systems that operate using highly-pressurized boiled or steamed water to evenly heat the dwelling, we do not recommend that you try to assess the pilot light issue on your own.Let your local boiler services company handle the job if you consult with them about your boiler system.
Here are some reasons why your boiler's pilot light won't stay lit.
If you were looking at the pilot light in your boiler, you might have seen a wire going from the gas valve to the area where the flame would be.This piece of metal is called the thermocouple and it acts as a heat sensor that responds to the pilot light flame to create an electrical current that keeps the gas valve open.When the pilot light is not on, the electrical current is stopped and the gas valve is closed to prevent a gas leak.
The fuel supply to the pilot light is cut off when the gas valve is not open because of the faulty thermocouple.It could be the diagnosis of why the boiler isn't working if the thermocouple is dirty and bent away from the flame.The thermocouple needs to be replaced if this is the case.
The pilot light assembly has a tube that ignites the flame.There is a chance that the tube is blocked with dirt and the flame can't stay lit.The pilot light tube needs to be cleaned.
Once the heat exchanger becomes blocked, the boiler system will shut itself down to prevent dangerous water pressure levels from building up.
The atmosphere of your home can quickly become uncomfortable if you have any part of the boiler malfunction.We can get to the bottom of why your pilot light won't stay lit, whether it be a replacement, repair or emergency service.If you attempt to diagnose the pilot light on your own, you will put your family's health at risk.We can be reached at 215-695-4170.