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Furnace Ignition Problems? Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit?

Ignition failures prevent your furnace from producing heat. Whether you have a traditional pilot light or modern electronic ignition, we diagnose and repair all ignition problems with same-day service.

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Types of Furnace Ignition Systems

We repair all types of furnace ignition systems and their common problems:

Standing Pilot Light

Older furnaces with continuous flame that can blow out or malfunction

Common Issues:

Pilot light won't stay lit
Yellow or weak flame
Thermocouple failure
Gas valve issues

Electronic Ignition

Modern furnaces with hot surface igniter or intermittent pilot

Common Issues:

Igniter glows but won't light
Clicking but no ignition
Cracked igniter element
Control board failure

Warning Signs of Ignition Problems

If you notice any of these symptoms, your ignition system needs professional attention:

Repeated ignition attempts without lighting

Gas smell when furnace tries to start

Loud boom or bang when furnace finally ignites

Furnace lights but shuts off immediately

Igniter glows orange but gas doesn't ignite

Pilot light continuously goes out

DANGER: Gas Smell or Delayed Ignition

If you smell gas or hear a loud boom when your furnace ignites, shut it down immediately and call us for emergency service. Delayed ignition can be extremely dangerous and damage your furnace.

Emergency Service: 778-909-5731

Our Ignition System Diagnosis

We perform a comprehensive inspection to identify the exact cause of ignition failure:

Igniter or Pilot Light

Test igniter element for cracks and proper operation, or check pilot light flame and thermocouple

Gas Supply

Verify gas valve operation, check gas pressure, and ensure proper flow to burners

Flame Sensor

Clean and test flame sensor rod that detects successful ignition

Control Board

Diagnose electronic control board and ignition sequence timing

Safety Switches

Check all safety limit switches that can prevent ignition

Electrical Connections

Inspect all wiring and connections to ignition components

Relighting a Pilot Light (If Safe)

If your pilot light is out and there's no gas smell, you can try relighting it yourself:

Turn gas control to OFF

Wait 5 minutes for any gas to dissipate

Turn to PILOT setting

Hold down the pilot button while lighting with long lighter

Hold button for 30 seconds

Keep holding after pilot lights to heat thermocouple

Release and turn to ON

Pilot should stay lit when you release button

Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit?

If the pilot lights but goes out when you release the button, or won't light at all, there's a component failure that needs professional repair. Don't keep trying - call us instead.

Get Professional Repair: 778-909-5731

Fix Your Furnace Ignition Today

Our expert technicians diagnose and repair all furnace ignition problems. We stock common ignition parts on our trucks for fast, same-day repairs. Available 24/7 for emergencies.

Get Ignition Repaired: 778-909-5731