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Old gas fireplace pilot light.
Because this is the first light of the season it may take a while for the gas to reach the pilot.
Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light which is a small flame that burns even when you aren t using the fireplace.
An older gas furnace has a standing pilot that stays on all the time or at least it s supposed to.
This will allow you to push the knob in which manually releases the flow of gas to the pilot.
Now while holding the pilot knob in push the igniter button in once every second until the pilot is lit.
A number of things can make an old furnace pilot light go out including a strong draft a faulty thermocouple or a loss of gas.
Light a match or butane candle lighter and hold it near the burner in the fireplace.
You can adjust the flame height by turning the gas key.
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Pull the match or light away when the burner lights.
Read and follow the instructions that came with you.
A modern gas furnace usually has an electronic spark generator to ignite the gas when the thermostat calls for heat.
Move the pilot knob to the pilot position.