Pilot Light
Pilot Light | Heat Repair | Heating and Air Conditioning | Allardt
Allardt winters can turn crisp nights into bone-chilling evenings in minutes. When your furnace refuses to ignite and the pilot light fades, you need a team that shows up fast and fixes it right the first time. HEP’s Pilot Light Heating & Air Conditioning specializes in heat repair, blending decades of hands-on experience with smart diagnostics to restore warmth to your home before the coffee even finishes brewing.
Whether you need emergency heat repair after hours or a preventive tune-up before the next cold snap, our licensed technicians arrive in fully stocked vans, explain every option in plain English, and back their work with a rock-solid satisfaction guarantee. Call, click, or simply wave us down on Main Street—keeping Allardt comfortable is always on our route.
FAQs
Why is my furnace’s pilot light frequently going out?
Repeated pilot light outages are often caused by a dirty or faulty thermocouple, clogged pilot orifice, or insufficient gas pressure. In Allardt’s colder months, drafts from older homes can also blow the flame out. A qualified technician can clean or replace the thermocouple, clear obstructions, and verify gas line pressure to restore reliable operation.
What should I do if I smell gas around my heating system?
If you detect a gas odor, immediately turn off the furnace, open windows, leave the house, and call your gas utility’s emergency line. Do not operate electrical switches or use phones inside. Once the utility has made the area safe, our Allardt heat-repair team can inspect the pilot assembly and gas valve, repair leaks, and relight the system safely.
How often should my furnace be serviced to avoid pilot-related issues?
We recommend an annual tune-up before the heating season begins—ideally in early fall. A technician will clean the burner and pilot orifice, test the thermocouple or flame sensor, check gas pressure, and ensure the heat exchanger and blower are functioning properly. Regular maintenance prevents unexpected outages and extends equipment life.
Can I relight my furnace pilot light myself?
Many furnaces have step-by-step lighting instructions on the access panel. If you follow them carefully and feel comfortable, you can try. However, if the pilot won’t stay lit after two attempts, or you notice soot, rust flakes, or gas odor, stop and call a professional. Incorrect lighting or repeated failed attempts can damage components or create safety hazards.
How long does a typical heat repair visit take in Allardt?
Most pilot-light or heat-repair calls are resolved within 60–90 minutes. Our technicians arrive with common parts—thermocouples, flame sensors, gas valves—reducing wait times. If major components or specialty parts are needed, we’ll secure them quickly from regional suppliers and schedule a prompt follow-up visit.
Will repairing my pilot light improve energy efficiency?
Yes. A stable, properly adjusted pilot flame ensures efficient ignition and combustion, reducing wasted gas and preventing short cycling. After repair, your furnace will run more smoothly, maintain set temperatures better, and can lower winter energy bills by 5–10% compared to a furnace with an unstable pilot flame.