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Old 01-27-2013, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS View Post
Clean any ash from the burner, a vacuum works best. Be sure the thermocouple and pilot light area are clean. Then try to light it again. If that doesn't work replace the thermocouple. Lowe's or Handy City should have the part.
My neighbor's pilot light went out and I got it lit for him but it kept going out. He had his control unit replaced for $175 because the tech said the thermocouple was coated. Sounds like he was ripped off and a new thermocouple would have done the trick.