How To Light An Old Wall Heater

Lighting a gas wall heater is a short process that may need to be done periodically.

How to light an old wall heater.

If necessary press the ignite button repeatedly to start the pilot light. Step 3 once the pilot light comes on hold down the ignite button for 10 to 15 seconds. Do not attempt to do this at home in northern california pacific gas electric. Recently i had to re light the pilot light on an older model wall heater and decided to capture it on video.

How to light a gas wall heater step 1. Locate tube that supplies the pilot light. Light a gas wall heater with a long match or lighter many modern gas heaters have electronic spark mechanisms to light the pilot light but on older ones you have to do this by hand. Turn the knob to pilot and then push down on the ignite button.