How to relight the pilot on the gas furnace

[@brenthanks44]

Thank u so much. It's 20 degrees outside and my little 2 year old daughter was saying daddy I'm cold. This video was perfectly put together and with awesome institutions and explanation of every step. We stayed warm thanks to you !!!

[@jantabakman1064]

Owning a home is daunting for a single woman, but this single woman has videos like this to help her. It took me a couple of views to figure it out but once I paid closer attention I got it done in no time. Thanks so much!!!!!

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Jan Tabakman That's the neat thing about youtube. You get to be shown multiple times how to do something and you get to see it too. I use it all the time. Glad I was able to help. GFM

[@captainpegs0740]

Oh! You poor woman!

[@NaturalGroundation]

We have been tolerating a cold house thinking that our HVAC was just lousy. Followed your instructions, and wam bam thank you mam we are in business. Thank you for helping us little folk! You the man.

[@electriccar3253]

Glad you got it going. GFM

[@wulfinn9738]

I'm in my 20s in an older rental with an elderly landlady who works with us on rent if we help out with some small repairs - i am frequently out of my depth, and my dad passed away a little over a year ago so I can't ask him for help. this video showed the exact valve we need and let me get heat back on the coldest day we've had in months. thank you!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad it helped. GFM

[@thincrediblewho]

I've literally watched a dozen videos trying to get this damn thing lit. Yours is the first that actually showed what to do beyond pressing the pilot knob, and you did it without a 22 minute intro! I was trying to light the wrong place, based on terrible instructions in other videos. Your video had me follow the correct line, and everything went fine after that. You have instantly made my life better, and my wife happier. Thank you!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@lisalesinszki7536]

Your video is still helping people. Thank you!

[@RicehXc]

I just wanted to say thank you so much. These cold nights in NEPA have been rough and tonight the pilot light decided to go out with my 2 kids sleeping upstairs. I didn't know what to do and then watched your video and now I have heat. I just wanted to say thank you!

[@judithmack920]

Thank you dear Sir! Winter in Alaska. Tonight (Sat, of course) and 14 degrees.Thank you for giving me the power and instruction to do this. I had visions of thousands of dollars going up in replacement furnace flames! You have done a great service with this video. Thank you.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome. 18 F here in Wa state. Going to Hawaii soon! GFM

[@judithmack920]

Have a wonderful time! No furnace issues In HI!

[@jworden4560]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO. I've watched many other videos and read many How-To articles. None compare to the advice given here. Finding the pilot was where I was stumped. This video completely covered FINDING IT and saved my day on a cold morning. A BIG thank you. You are the best! :)

[@JohnPamplin]

Just watched this today to relight a 1983 Trane furnace - 2 in fact. Your video helped, and I have heat again! Thanks very much!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@ryantwins1]

21 degrees outside....pilot went out....husband and kids asleep...I watched your video, read the instructions and lit the pilot! Feeling pretty good about myself! However, I think the credit goes to you! Thank you...starting to feel my fingers again!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Kyla Ryan Its good to be warm. GFM

[@typhoolin]

THANKS MUCH! You helped me immensely! 10 Degrees outside (Michigan) and your video told me everything I needed to get my furnace working again!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@loubuggamI]

Just wanted to give you a big thank you and a hug for helping me get my heater back on. Long story short...it's going to get well below freezing out tonight and this single mom and her kids will be nice and toasty thanks to you and this video!!!

[@jonnycakes4704]

Just got my furnace going by using this video. Saved at least $100 in a service call! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@thatoneguyyep101]

Extremely helpful video. I was jamming a lighter into the holes where the air intake is. Apparently I'm one of those people that thought if I got a lighter in there and waved it around while holding the button down it would magically work. But that's not how it works... you actually have to get the lighter near this piece of metal where the gas comes out.

[@cherryceleron]

Just moved into a new home and it's my first time with a gas furnace. The furnace sticker instructions had all the steps for relighting a pilot except the fact you have to hold the button down when lighting. Thanks. Warm again.

[@newera1234567]

I had preconception of how to light the old furnace and it took a few views of your video , but you straightened me out. After a few views to catch all the details. (follow the tube, turn switch to pilot and especially "push down" the pilot switch) I got the furnace lit. Very good video and the zooms in were critical to my success. . Thank you.

[@nickaloadedgun]

Thank you so much sir! It worked great. My bedroom door is next to the furnace. We expect when i opened the door a gust of wind blew out the pilot. We thought we would have to spend a ton of money tonight and this simple informative video saved us!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Merry Christmas GFM

[@gregohare1814]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Your description, along with seeing it, gave me enough confidence to try it. I successfully light my pilot and turned the valve back to ON. Everything kicked on and I am now enjoying watching my thermostat reflect a warmer-than-57-degree house! My next step was finding HVAC repair on Saturday. Again, thank you very much!

[@CatalinaInLA]

Your video is very intuitive! My 19yo was able to light our pilot with ease following your tips. Thank you!!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Catalina Juarez Glad it helped.GFM

[@dailyvault]

THANK YOU!!! I'm currently looking at replacing both my furnace and A/C, but for some reason the pilot on the old furnace went out on me. (Guess I should never talk about replacing old equipment around it... just like computers.) Your video helped me get it back on "life support" again. If you were located in my area and weren't retired, I'd be asking you to quote on the job. Thank you again from a VERY grateful (and slowly warming up) homeowner!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Quite welcome GFM

[@LenaBeellc]

THANK YOU! I've been telling my hubby for days that I don't think the furnace is on. of course, he said it was. After watching this video I learned that the power wasn't on (we actually have a power switch for ours. It was flipped to OFF.) So, I lit the furnace myself. :)

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Selena Boyts Good for you. Tell him to listen to you next time. GFM

[@nolongerandaccount7271]

Pilot on a furnace on a mobile home

[@LeighMusic]

Thank you so much! I've lit pilots before but I was having trouble finding it on this furnace. You saved my cold little family with a cold little toddler. Thanks so much!

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Steven Leigh Welcome GFM

[@Angeladvntg]

Thank you SO MUCH for your video. My Brother owns a large HVAC Company, and refuses to help me. With your & other videos, you've helped me save my furnace!

[@michelleneasha]

Thanks a million it's like under 12 degrees and our pilot light went out at 4 in the morning and we didn't have a clue on how to find the pilot until we watched your video. You're a life savor we would of eaighter blew ourselves up trying to do it or froze to death so thank you for your video.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad its working. GFM

[@Theedeewd]

This vid helped me out and got my house warm again after watching this. Informative without overdoing it, perfect!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad it helped. GFM

[@esbb4u]

GREAT JOB!! Excellent camera work, simple - direct explanation for a guy with 10 thumbs. Thank you so much for your expertise, very helpful...

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@lenks0]

After watching I lit my furnace with no problems. Great instruction. Thanks.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@offdatgogo]

I stopped by in Fall off 2019 to say thank you so much! I turned my pilot off this spring to conserve wasted gas and $. Thank you again!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@teonstrong4963]

Thank you Mr. You have been a "God Send." I have never done this . But you have helped me be independent even more on my own. Thank you again .12/2018

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@mashraf4830]

Thank you sir, just lighted it. The furnace was not working for two days and i saw your video and lighted it.

[@bisaac08]

Thank you sir! I have been freezing my ass off for the last week or so because it gets down to roughly 30ish degrees at night and you have given me warmth!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Its good to be warm. GFM

[@aconvall7304]

Video made 7 years ago and still helping people in 2021, thanks 🙏

[@kiraparser]

I have an old heater. You cover everything and in a simple manor. Thank you

[@grayfurnaceman]

Merry christmas GFM

[@andrielestodden4079]

Thank you so much! After watching this and finding the directions on the unit under an ancient pile of dust (my unit was older and so slightly different-no pushing for lighting it) i was able to connect the dots and light it no problem :)

[@momauri1012]

Thank you for sharing that! My furnace set up wasn't exactly the same but very similar...BUT your detailed voice walk through got me to locate the respective pieces and processes....your instructions worked like a charm!! Thank you!! (now my grandchildren won't be cold when they show up today! LOL) Seriously, big help!!

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Mo Mauri Glad I could help. GFM

[@stephenwong5536]

Thank you very much for the video! The turbulence which caused by Santa's light speed slate blew the pilot night on Christmas Eve. Saw your video today on Boxing Day and got it back in a minute. The most time consuming part, in my case, was to put the covers back. Thanks again for your help and have a great wonderful holiday season!

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Stephen Wong That darn Santa will do it every time. Glad you got it going. GFM

[@gonzofy]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Really excellent instruction. Even with a different model furnace I was able to figure it out based on this video!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad it was helpful. GFM

[@fnar15]

Rob Gonzalez Agreed. thanks for making this video GFM!

[@lowkey187]

Your tip that the white soot was the pilot saved my ass! Tysm!

[@johnpalma7265]

Thank you sir, The instructions on how to light the pilot are worn out and blurry on my furnace, your video is very helpful. Thanks again

[@jaycampbell5378]

It's an old video, but just wanted to say Thank You! It help me get the Pilot Light going on my old Ruud Furnace :)

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad you got it going. GFM

[@laurenrosser6447]

Thank you so much! I couldn't find any way to get this thing lit and was scared to just mess around with it. Cannot thank you enough!

[@wederharmon8402]

Thanks for the how to! It lit in 2 secs and didn't have to call a repairman for something minor!!! 🤗

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Weder Harmon Glad it worked. GFM

[@stephaniejackson2422]

I did it! Yay! Didn't have to call my landlord..... mine went out because my 2 year old thought it would funny to blow it out... like a candle.. thank you for the video.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad you got it. GFM

[@AhBluntz]

Here in 2023 and this is still very helpful tysm

[@42dunbar]

Worked like a charm. My landlord wanted me to have the gas company come out to re-light the stupid pilot.

[@PyrexVisionEntertainment]

This video comes through every time!

[@kikisweetie16]

Thanks for this video! Was able to relight it with no problems!

[@jasonkato65]

Just what the doctor ordered! Thanks!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Merry Christmas GFM

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

Yeahh!! Thanks! I Got it to work after carefully watching your tutorial! Hallelujah! :)

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad you got it going. GFM

[@alecsarkas]

Thank you! I was able figure out how to relight my gas furnace myself by watching this video. Many thanks. :)

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Alec Sarkas Welcome GFM

[@shawnashady79]

This was amazing and simple and saved the day! Thank you sir for sharing this.

[@ryanspengler4877]

Many thanks for this great video! It helped my family a lot! 🔥

[@grayfurnaceman]

Its good to be warm. GFM

[@flacky87]

Awesome video! I did the opposite how to turn it off, combat this CA heat. But saved it if I ever need to turn it on. Thank you

[@JaJa-hi6jz]

Omg thankyou sooooooo much, I managed to deal with this myself instead of having to wait for my boyfriend. You sir.....are awesome!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@jenniferdover8513]

Thanks! Saved me a phone call to the furnace guy!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@heydrdj]

Thanks! Saved us a service charge and it was really simple. I wonder if there are any worries about gas leakage and danger of explosion or does the furnace mechanism cut off any gas flow if the pilot light is off. Cheers!

[@grayfurnaceman]

The gas valve on that furnace is a flame safety control. When the pilot goes out, the thermocouple cools and drops out all gas supply. So, no worries. GFM

[@ricardojrraymundo5341]

Thank you sir... thid vid 10yrs ago but helps me a lot....

[@amphibiandingoman9361]

Thank you!!!!! Made it so easy! We’re warm again!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Jonathan Rueben Welcome GFM

[@dreamingcode]

lit my furnace in two secs! Thanks for this vid

[@grayfurnaceman]

+dreamingcode Welcome GFM

[@dbak3k]

dreamingcode may sound stupid sorry . but the thermostat has to be switched "on" to light the pilot

[@rafaelmoreno9098]

Same here

[@Michtario]

Man did this video help me out today! Thank you.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@shugo12263]

Thank you so much for the information I was able to light our furnace finally. You are a life saver!

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Daniel Gomez Glad you got it going. GFM

[@froglipsgaming]

Thank you for making this video. It was really helpful.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@jamieyoho2310]

Hope I'm as lucky as u. I suck at this. I'll let u know if I survive.

[@michelleneasha]

Wow I don't no what happened lol I'm sorry all I was trying to say was Thank you for your video couldn't have done it without it and some how my words turned into numbers but anyways Thanks a million

[@mikehmiller]

Thank you, sir-- your explanation pointed a laser beam at what I wasn't understanding about the pilot setting on the knob. Now my lady might consider the pilot setting on MY knob, hyuck-hyuck... Seriously tho, thanks

[@kittyboo2121]

Hahahahaaaa! Good one 😂

[@loveanpeace4eva]

Lmao

[@kusgan101]

saved me $125. Thanks alot.

[@grayfurnaceman]

+voltaire overdone Welcome GFM

[@quaun]

Thank you so much, this video was a big help

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@rsierra1000]

Thank you. God bless you for this.

[@williamlegg6542]

I have a furnace very similar to this with a GCV 36C03 Type 205. I replaced the thermocouple. I can get the pilot to light but it goes out when I let up on the button. Do you have a video on how to diagnose/repair this issue. I can I replace the solenoid or is this a complete valve replacement?

[@kirkmbutterfield]

thanks had to relight mine this morning. very helpful.

[@MMAEXTREMEBRASIL.]

Thank you. Just got my pilot on.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Glad you got it going. GFM

[@franciscomanrique2302]

Thanks for this. This is actually my exact furnace. Old Ruud.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@Jetblast01]

Thank you again. I guess it also helps we have similar looking furnaces as well.

[@maureengill6332]

Thank you so much....this was very helpful.

[@mrdougeran1]

Thank you very much, precise and right to the point!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@skatesfobia]

Thanks for helping me warm the house up!

[@sallysmiththechaosqueller9536]

Thank you so much! Great video.

[@michaelravenready2922]

Thanks!!! Helped a bunch. Perfect vid for my furnace.

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Michael Raven Welcome GFM

[@gscadwalader]

Thank you, worked like a charm!

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Gouverneur Cadwalader Welcome GFM

[@GeneGraver]

This video is perfect and apprecitaed!

[@TheDriveInGuys]

Great video, GFM!!! Ahhhh, warmth!!!!! I, my five kitty-cats, and two doggies thank you!!!!!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Its nice to be warm. GFM

[@TheDriveInGuys]

grayfurnaceman 👍😀✊

[@yalg524]

we have 4 thermastats. should i turn all of them off before lighting it? today for unknown reason, the pilot is off while the button for pilot is still "on". i just turn it to "pilot" position without pushing it down. i do not have a lighter though at the moment. what can i do? outside is 10 F. very cold in nyc area with snow piling up.

[@jt-jv2pc]

I have a very old Lennox furnace, however it still works. Today, I lowered thermostat and pilot went out. I have these options: ON, OFF, PILOT & SET...should I put it in Pilot or set to light pilot?

[@grayfurnaceman]

I can't say I have ever seen "set" on a gas valve chain. However, I would think set would be the setting. Then there should be a button on the gas pipe chain that can be depressed. Depress and light the pilot, hold the button down for i minute and let up. If the pilot stays on, turn to on. The unit should operate. If you are still having problems, send me pics to [e-mail] GFM

[@Pandanomic]

Just wanted to say thanks, you've saved me from dying of frostbite tonight.

[@grayfurnaceman]

***** Its good to be warm. GFM

[@josueivanruiz]

This was a big help, thank you!

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@cammiosis]

Soon as he said “propane” he sounded like Hank Hill for the rest of the video

[@DoBeLove]

Kermit de frog here. I love it!

[@cuznboodro32]

LMFAO! You shooooowl know what 2 say!😂😅🤣

[@DadBodGamer81]

Your a life saver. Thank you Sir. Worked like a champ. Thanks for the info. God Bless. :-)

[@dakine259]

Well done video. Super helpful. Thanks

[@daksmom1999]

My furnace has an automatic lighting system. I found the on/off button, but it's stationary. However, there is a slit between ON and off, and two toggle switches are in that slit. If you know what I'm referring to, how do I turn the furnace off? Do both toggle switches get flipped to the off position? In the instructions, the toggle switch is called gas control switch, and the instructions State to move the gas control switch or knob to OFF. How do I know which one to move, if I move just one, or do I move both? The rest of the instructions State to wait five minutes after I turn the switch to OFF, turn the switch to the ON position, replace the access panel, turn the electric back on to the furnace, set the thermostat, and the furnace should kick on.

[@countryboy5510]

my butane ran out on my mobile home now can get my pilot light light for furnace had it serviced two years ago all is good think have air in lines what do I do

[@NguyenNguyen-rv9yw]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@grayfurnaceman]

Welcome GFM

[@atomatom6442]

Great teacher, he even makes beer!!!

[@grayfurnaceman]

I'll drink to that. GFM

[@BigPoppa9509]

Thank you so freaking much you’re a saint

[@d1morto]

Thanks! This saved me some money.

[@grayfurnaceman]

+d1morto Welcome GFM

[@musicstuff5114]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!!

[@corycote3585]

thanks Gary from Canada

[@deanmartin1966]

Very informative, great video

[@Daystaryoga]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing this knowledge as it saved me time and money :)

[@grayfurnaceman]

+Daystaryogi Welcome GFM

[@tenken1013]

Am i suppose to switch the button back to "on" or leave it on "pilot"? When i twist it to on, the flame gets considerably larger (other pipes light up and it's a huge flame).

[@grayfurnaceman]

tenken1013 Once the pilot is lit, the knob should be turned to "on". The burner are supposed to light if the thermostat is on. Hope this helps. GFM

[@Catullus85]

grayfurnaceman I cannot thank you enough for putting up this video, and for answering this question. I was extremely nervous about trying to relight the pilot light, and was concerned about this exact thing once I managed to do so.

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Gary I need your help, I have a old furnace about 30 years old, lastly the the burner will light up for a couple of minutes and then turn off any ideas to help would be much appreciated

[@grayfurnaceman]

Does the fan come on? GFM