Need someone to fix floor heater

rcspencer1 · 06-28-2010, 10:28 AM

I have a propane floor heater and need someone to take a look at it. The pilot lights but as soon as I turn the switch from "Pilot" to "On" the pilot goes out, so I probably need the lighting box repaired/replaced. Whoever does it has to crawl under the cottage to get to it, so please let me know if you know of anyone who may be willing to take on the job. Thanks

Happy Gourmand · 06-28-2010, 12:38 PM

Sounds like a bad thermocouple. Try keeping it on pilot for a bit before you switch it over. The thermocouple converts heat to electricity that will keep the supply gas line open. It can take several seconds for it to heat up enough to do so.

EllyPoinster · 06-30-2010, 08:20 AM

Your propane supplier should be able to service the heater.

hazmatmedic · 07-07-2010, 03:40 PM

I sent you an email if you need help.

06-28-2010, 10:28 AM	#1
rcspencer1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wayland, MA Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need someone to fix floor heater I have a propane floor heater and need someone to take a look at it. The pilot lights but as soon as I turn the switch from "Pilot" to "On" the pilot goes out, so I probably need the lighting box repaired/replaced. Whoever does it has to crawl under the cottage to get to it, so please let me know if you know of anyone who may be willing to take on the job. Thanks __________________ Bob Spencer Wayland, MA and Moultonborough, NH

06-28-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	pilot doesn't stay on Sounds like a bad thermocouple. Try keeping it on pilot for a bit before you switch it over. The thermocouple converts heat to electricity that will keep the supply gas line open. It can take several seconds for it to heat up enough to do so.

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06-30-2010, 08:20 AM	#3
EllyPoinster Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 160 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Your propane supplier should be able to service the heater.

07-07-2010, 03:40 PM	#4
hazmatmedic Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I sent you an email if you need help.