Fireplace Pilot Light Not Working -Replacing Thermocouple on a remote gas fireplace- VERY EASY
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2021
- If your gas fireplace pilot light won't stay lit then you should replace your thermocouple. I've called service people to repair and replace mine in the past but it seems like this is now a semi-annual requirement. The typical recommendation and approach is to clean the thermocouple using sandpaper and compressed air. While that may work, it's probably just a temporary fix. Instead, you can buy the universal parts on line for under $30 and replacing the thermocouple takes only about 5 minutes. This could save you ~$200 over a service call. Replacing the thermocouple should be a more permanent solution than cleaning the old one.
The hardest and dirtiest part of the job is getting all the logs out of the way so you can get back in there to do the work. If you're like me and decide that it makes sense to clean out the whole fireplace while you're already there; then cleaning the logs, upgrading the rock and tinder will take about 1 hour.
NEVER USE A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO DO THIS JOB AGAIN!
Here’s a link to the coupler I bought for$14 on Amazon:
Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing LP Propane a.co/d/bkcJ5tB. If you have natural gas, you made need a different model.
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Paid $250 to have this done by a service person. Wish I had researched and found your video first! I'm sure my husband could have done it. We'll know for next time! Thank you!
That's a crazy amount of money! Mine is still working. And its so easy to do.
Thank you for your video. Took away my fear of doing it myself. Thermocouple is replaced and house is warming up!
I'm currently troubleshooting my gas fireplace. Enjoyed this video very much. Very well done. Thank you.
Thanks, glad that it helped! Mine is now on its second year of use and its still working great.
Exactly what I needed. Well played, friend!
Great video give home owners a lot of confidence
Thanks Fran, awesome that you got it working. Shame that a service guy would not know this nor guarantee their work to come back and fix thoroughly. Service is not what it used to be that's for sure! Stay cozy my friends!
Couldn’t agree more about the service situation. I’ve noticed two things. Companies no longer have a pride of workmanship philosophy. Instead they view service as a cost center and they want to turn it into a profit center instead. The other thing is consumer apathy is higher than ever before. People value convenience over everything else and don’t negotiate nor hold them accountable
Thank you for posting. Currently (today) experiencing a lit pilot but the fireplace won’t stay lit. So I sand paper, vacuumed, and used a can of air to blow out etc… It is working so far but I am watching and planning to order a thermocouple because these things only last for 10 years. This one I believe it 17 years old😳. so I am watching it. Thanks for sharing how to remove the thermocouple. Very easy ! Thanks
Wow, you can 17 years from one! That proves my problem . The service guys were changing min every year since it was built in 2017. Its now been 3 years since my DIY project and its been fine! I'd love to get 10 years out of mine
Thanks for posting this. Not exactly like my unit but close enough to let me replace mine.
Great video, exactly our issue. I was able to go to the local hardware store and pick up a new thermocouple for $15. I did not need the whole pilot light assembly (pilot light and thermocouple), I only needed the thermocouple. Thanks again!
Good suggestion. I’ll try that next time. Mine is still working well! I bought new logs and the installer showed me a neat trick. The pilot gas flow sounded kind of loud. He stuck a small piece of the embers in the pilot area where the gas comes out. It worked great
Super helpful and well presented! I appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am ordering a universal thermocouple now!
Which one can someone provide a direct link seems to be many variations now
Thanks for the detailed explanation and kind presentation.
Thanks for the comment. My new one is working fine! If it breaks again, I'm ready for it. I bought a spare one just in case. Now that I successfully replaced it once already, I think I can do it a second time in just 5 minutes. Glad this was helpful to you.
Great video! Thank you so much.
You are a lifesaver!!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you for your great tutorial.
Thank you Fran
Great tips
Thanks for sharing
Big thanks!
You replaced the whole pilot assembly which includes the pilot burner,thermocouple and bracket.There are universal thermocouples but I would be careful replacing the whole pilot assembly with one that is universal.The reason is that the orientation of the pilot flame is important to prevent delayed ignition of the main burner flame.You have a remote to turn on the fireplace that allows you to be a safe distance away but for someone using the knob on the control valve to turn to (on),delayed ignition could be a problem.You should be able to get an original replacement pilot assembly using the model and serial numbers on the burner assembly.Also tucking the pilot line and thermocouple (copper portion)low and away from the burner flame will prevent damage and premature failure.
Thank you for you feedback. Really appreciate the advice. Always want to learn more and do it better next time!
Nice job. 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
That is an excellent guide. Any chance you can share the link to the Thermocouple you bought on Amazon?
Yes I can.
$15 on Amazon. I’m not sure if the fitting are universal, but they worked on mine! I sometimes buy 2-3 different types and return the ones that don’t fit
Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing LP Propane a.co/d/bkcJ5tB.
Btw. I have propane. You might need a different model if you have natural gas.
Perfect! So easy to do
Here’s the part I bought on Amazon. Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing LP Propane www.amazon.com/dp/B00NVMTND4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_243P1ZXBWP5MJ7FM5MKF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@franlinnane Our pilot assembly has the push button electric spark - so It's an 80 dollar unit and requires the wiring connections - the technician ordered it. Our pilot light is off so the direct vent is leaking in cold air. I've got blankets and a sleeping bag and old snowmobile suit around the vent openings. haha. thanks for your vid - congrats on fixing it yourself! awesome.
@@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Glad it helps. I'm a big fan of Youtub DIY vids. Just happy to give a little back to the community.
@@franlinnane We just got our ignition pilot assembly fixed and then turns out the gas valve had gone bad - so no gas was getting to the pilot. So now waiting for that to be replaced. Glad you got it down yourself. thanks
At the end you said you cleaned the logs. How did you clean? You also mentioned you replaced the "kindle"???
So. You might want to clean them outside with a hose, a bucket of water and DAWN of course😀.
Soot is a grease and Dawn is the best degreaser.
I used a scrub brush and gently cleaned them.
My set had @30 pieces. Take pictures first so you will remember how to put them back together.
Do you have the link to the one you bought from Amazon
There are a lot more now.
This is the one I bought. Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing LP Propane a.co/d/47EH1kP
Thanks, very good- can you give me the part number for the universal thermocouple?? I'm having the same problem.
Many thanks.
Here’s the part I bought on Amazon. Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing LP Propane www.amazon.com/dp/B00NVMTND4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_243P1ZXBWP5MJ7FM5MKF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@franlinnane Are you saying that a water heater pilot assembly . . . will work for a fireplace, too?
@@daniellealeman1050 I called a lot of people. Hours of research in this area. I initially tried to get one to match the model I had in the fireplace. It was impossible. I finally tracked down a local installer and she was great. Too busy to repair it themselves she said they pickup universal parts like this at Home Depot when they need one. I told her I found this one on Amazon for water heaters and she said that would be fine. I confirmed that with another call to another company. It’s still working fine …. If I have any problems I’ll update this video.
@@franlinnane Thank you for your quick response. I have the same issue you were having. I'm going to order the thermocouple and install it while viewing your video. I pray I do as good a job as you did.
Ok, thanks very much 👍
My pilot light stays on until I turn the knob to ON. Then the pilot light goes out every time. When the inspector inspected the house he tried the fireplace and it worked. Of course now, after I bought the house, it doesn't. lol Not sure if I should try compressed air and some steel wool first or just change out the thermal couple up front.
Sorry for the delay. So I had the same problem. When i moved from pilot to ON, it turned itself off. I don't think that air would help nor wool. Fact that it does ignite is proof that the gas is not obstructing the flame from starting. Black carbon build up on the thermocouple could be a problem and sanding it down a bit could help; but that never worked for me. That's when I ended up replacing the part.
@@franlinnane My brother-inlaw came and fixed it. I asked what he did and he said "nothing." lol He was only looking at it for 2 minutes and it just started working.