How to Check a Pilot Light on a Carrier Furnace
If your Carrier furnace pilot light goes out, it’s likely nothing to be concerned with. Even so, you’ll want to relight it. Before you do that, you need to know how to check it to see if that’s what the issue is. Learn how to check a pilot light on a Carrier furnace with our helpful guide to get your unit back up and running.
Checking the Pilot Light
In order to get started, you’ll need to know where to find the pilot light on a Carrier furnace. This component can be found at the bottom of the unit near the front, sometimes covered by a small panel. Once you’ve located the pilot light, take a look to see if the flame is visible. If not, it’ll need to be relit.
How to Light a Pilot Light on a Carrier Furnace
Now that you know how to check a pilot light on a Carrier furnace, you'll need to know how to light one. Follow these steps to get the pilot light lit:
- Step 1. Turn the pilot light to the “off” position.
- Step 2. Wait at least five minutes to give the gas time to dissipate.
- Step 3. Relight the pilot light using a long lighter held to the end of the pilot light tube and press the ignitor button.
- Step 4. Hold down the ignitor button for 30 to 60 seconds until the pilot light flame stays lit.
- Step 5. Once the light is relit, turn the knob back to the “on” position.
What Causes a Pilot Light to Go Out?
There can be a few reasons why the pilot light on your Carrier furnace keeps going out. Here are a few of them to keep an eye out for before calling a certified service tech to help you diagnose and resolve the issue:
- The light isn’t getting enough air due to a blocked or clogged air filter
- There’s a temporary gas shortage
- A draft keeps blowing it out
- There’s too much soot buildup in the pipes blocking the gas flow