After holding the red lighting button down for a minute upon releasing it.
Rheem furnace pilot light goes out.
It should extend 18 to 24 inches above the roof line and be free of obstructions.
If the flame starts but goes out immediately check for drafts.
If your thermocouple malfunctions you might need to have it replaced by jerry kelly.
This is the pilot flame that provides the heat.
The model is a rheem rgaa 080a very old unit.
Dirt buildup around the pilot light.
If you can t find the source of a draft in the room inspect the vent.
Dirt buildup is problematic for many parts of your furnace including the area around your pilot light.
The number one reason why the pilot light keeps going out is the thermocouple.
I am handy but this unit is stumping me.
Light the pilot if you hear a hissing sound when you depress the gas control valve.
We know those issues are pretty vague.
Either the thermocouple is going bad or it is dirty and needs to be cleaned.
The burner ignites but then goes out before heating up your home.
Keep every intake air register in your home open and clear to avoid a vacuum effect in the inlet.
The furnace stays on for awhile maybe 1 minute maybe 10 minutes and then goes out.
If it s still not working it may be one of the problems above.
The fan continues to run even though the flames and pilot light.
This gives the flame enough time to heat the flame sensor thermocouple that tells your furnace it s ok to light the burner.
You turn the thermostat up the furnace ignites and the burner comes on.
Don t worry we ll explain them in detail and show you what you can do to get your heat back.
I am not familiar with this unit as it s in my leased apartment.
I have a 40 gallon rheem water heater.
The pilot light immediatly goes o read more.
Often times pilot lights go out because of something that goes wrong with the furnace s thermocouple.
A leak in the output duct of the furnace could cause air to blow into the area.
The pilot light went out so i went to relight it.
If your pilot light re lights easily after going out overnight it s possible it was blown out by a draft.
Well if your gas furnace pilot light won t stay lit it s usually due to 1 of these 4 issues.