Cleaning A Gas Fireplace Thermocouple

How to clean the thermocouple in a gas fireplace step 1.

Cleaning a gas fireplace thermocouple.

A gas fireplace thermocouple is often found among contemporary gas fireplaces. Hold the knob in for 60 seconds then release it. Use fireplace glass cleaner to clean the glass covering of your gas fireplace. Some panels have a screw on each.

Take a hex nut driver or screwdriver and loosen the objects holding the two thermocouple wires in place. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws and remove the thermocouple from the pilot assembly for cleaning. If the pilot goes. Most gas fireplaces have a start up mode to allow heating of the thermocouple.

Some models will use hex nuts while others will simply install screws. 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. Use a can. If the thermocouple is working the pilot should remain lit.

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. A thermocouple is an electronic safety device. Light the pilot using the recommended procedure for. Turn off the fireplace gas valve and remove the front panel from the fireplace.

Avoid using cleaning products especially those containing flammable chemicals. We ll show you how to clean a gas fireplace so that it burns brighter and looks cleaner again. Find the thermocouple which is located next to the pilot light and looks like a small straight pipe. Spray the cleaner on a dry cloth and rub it in a circular motion on the glass.

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.