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tocostew wrote:
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I have a carrier unit and I cannot get my pilot lite to light. I
didn't have any problems with it last year..Any advise?


If you cant get any flame to ignite, the orfice is probably clogged.

If it lights but wont stay lit, you need a new thermcouple.



great, thanks again...I;ll get it a shot


tocostew;

The pilot is likely plugged by a spider. If you do elect to blow it out, be
sure to remount the pilot correctly, otherwies you will have delayed
ignition.

It would be in your best interest just to call out your HVAC repair people
to do the work. At the very least, they should have insurance if something
goes wrong.

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Zyp