Have purchased (3) wr36c03u-333 gas control valves for my old furnace, and each of them lasted exactly 1 year. Presumedly, the 333mv unit only requires 333mv to the pilot, but I remember that it usually takes about 750mv to keep the pilot lit. This time I was lazy and forced the voltage to 1.4v with a battery; and the pilot still wouldn't stay lit when I released the knob. Kind of discouraging. The original unit lasted 20+ years. I replaced it because I started having to bang on it to get the main valve to open. Is there any way to get these things repaired or (or to repair them)? And are there any alternative units that will last longer than 1 year? --Frustrated
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16 years ago