[SOLVED] gas fireplace won't start-up - pilot is lit

[Oren]

The subject line suggests the gas fireplace won't start. What do you think? Any idea as to the problem...

[trader_4]

I had an interesting experience once. I was helping a friend put in a new, expensive LG dryer. We went to HD to get the necessary fittings. After installing it, it would not light. We wound up making a warranty claim. The service guy came and guess what it turned out to be? A nickle or dime, I forget which, was inside the valve or fitting we bought! Someone had done it as a prank at HD and we never thought to look inside for an obstruction.

[gbmiddleton]

I did this as well. The battery gave the little extra MV boost and mine started working great.

[Gary Bennett]

[gtbennett]

I am experiencing a similar problem with my Majestic gas fireplace. I have checked all the recommended voltages and they are all within spec. My problem is intermittent. Pilot is lit and bright, but no flame when the thermostadt is on. Normally I here a small click from the fireplace when the thermostadt is turned up, but nothing when it does not light. Also, for some reason, pushing and holding the ignighter in for several seconds often turns the flame on ?? And shorting the terminals with a paper clip also turns it on. I have read that resistance can build up within the system but I'm unsure if that means in the wiring and thermostadt or the gas line ? Any Ideas?? Thanks Gary

[Scott Lurndal]

Replace your thermocouple/thermopile. If it's bad, the pilot won't generate enough juice to open the gas valve.

[cnewton3214]

I have a gas fireplace that won't come on. The pilot light is lit & stays on but it never comes on. I've changed the thermocouple & it still won't come on.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Could be the gas valve solenoid not opening. Check to see if it is getting voltage.

[kjsox62]

Pilot is lit ,new thermopile and thermocoupler. Paperclip jump doesn't work , smell gas in on position. Any ideas thanks.

[Ivan Tseng]

My fireplace pilot light worked but I could not turn it on. I was all ready to call for service and this thread motivated me to give fixing it a try/ I did the paperclip jump and it worked so I then went to the switch and connected the wires together and the fireplace also started. It turned out to be a defective light switch. New switch and all fixed. Thanks to all for your suggestions!

[Tekkie©]

On Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:59:08 -0700 (PDT), Ivan Tseng posted for all of us to digest...

New switch and all fixed. Thanks to all for your suggestions!

Good job and thanks for the feedback. Someone else may benefit from it.