Cleaning A Gas Fireplace Thermocouple

We ll show you how to clean a gas fireplace so that it burns brighter and looks cleaner again.

Cleaning a gas fireplace thermocouple.

How to clean the thermocouple in a gas fireplace step 1. Most gas fireplaces have a start up mode to allow heating of the thermocouple. Turn off the fireplace gas valve and remove the front panel from the fireplace. Use fireplace glass cleaner to clean the glass covering of your gas fireplace.

Use a piece of steel wool or the abrasive side of a sponge to gently remove the soot without damaging thermocouple. Use a can. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws and remove the thermocouple from the pilot assembly for cleaning. Some models will use hex nuts while others will simply install screws.

Avoid using cleaning products especially those containing flammable chemicals. I used a combination of a cheap stainless steel brush some 000 extra fine steel wool and some fine grit sandpaper to remove as much baked on soot as possible from the thermopile and i figured i may as well clean the thermocouple while i was there. If the glass has a lot of dirt and grime on it spray the cleaner directly on the glass and rub it off using newspaper. If the pilot goes.

A gas fireplace thermocouple is often found among contemporary gas fireplaces. If the thermocouple is working the pilot should remain lit. Light the pilot using the recommended procedure for. Hold the knob in for 60 seconds then release it.

Take a hex nut driver or screwdriver and loosen the objects holding the two thermocouple wires in place. It is used for ensuring safety of the ignition system and preventing fuel leakage. Do you have dirt or film building up in your fireplace. Locate the pilot often behind a removable grill running along the bottom of the fireplace.

Turn the gas off to your fireplace entirely and make sure to give the thermocouple about half an hour to cool off before trying to handle it. A thermocouple is an electronic safety device.