Why is my patio heater not igniting?
It may be as simple as the gas valve on the propane tank being turned off. Yet another reason your patio will not stay lit is that the gas valve orifice is blocked. You should clean the orifice or have it replaced. Sometimes there is air in the gas line which is blocking propane from getting to the heater head unit.
Why does my outdoor propane heater keep shutting off?
If the thermocouple is too far from the flame, this can cause the pilot to go out and shut down the propane heater; you can fix this easily by moving the thermocouple closer to the flame. The thermocouple could also be worn out, in which case it needs to be replaced.
How do you clean a thermocouple on an outdoor heater?
Here is the procedure for cleaning thermocouples:
- Cut out the fuel supply of your propane heater.
- Use your screwdriver to loosen the screws on the thermocouple.
- Remove it from the pilot assembly.
- Gently rub it with your steel wool or the rougher side of your sponge.
- Rub until you remove all the soot on its surface.
Why does my patio heater have a yellow flame?
Why do I get a yellow flame and black smoke? Possible blockage in the burner venturi tube which houses your pilot feed tube. Clean the venturi tube buy backing out your pilot feed tube for access. Use pipe cleaner to remove all debris.
Can I clean a thermocouple?
The best way to clean your thermocouple is to use either a piece of steel wool or the coarse side of a sponge to gently clean off any soot or other remnants. You can use a pencil eraser to clean between the threads of the screw that connects the thermocouple to the control valve of your system.
How do you test a patio heater thermocouple?
Place one test lead on the side of the thermocouple and the other to the end that screws into the gas valve. If the thermocouple has proper continuity, a small resistance reading should be visible on the multimeter. Many multimeters also indicate continuity with an audio alert.
Can you manually light a patio heater?
Ensure there are no leaks and the heater is in good repair. For automatic ignition systems, hold the control knob in and use a lighter to ignite the flame. For non-automatic systems, turn the control knob to the lowest setting and use a lighter to ignite the flame.
Do outdoor heaters tip over?
Position Your Patio Heater Properly Even if you have weighed your patio heater down, you still want to consider its placement as a means to prevent it from tipping over. Even the most balanced patio heaters will tip over if they are not set up on the proper surface.
Can you use patio heater under canopy?
You can use a patio heater under a covered patio as long as you have the right type of heater and the heater fits within the patio’s dimensions. While they are safer than fire pits for lighting under a roof, each type of heater needs a different amount of clearance.
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What to do if your patio heater is not working?
There is a way to fix this problem. Making sure the patio heater is “off”, sure a pair of pliers to gently squeeze the pilot light and the thermocouple a bit closer. To squeeze the pilot light and sensor-bulb together, remove the top of the heater and the front control panel that covers the pilot light and control knob.
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