How to light a pilot light on a gas fireplace?

If the fireplace is new or the pilot hasn't been lit for a long time, there might be air in the pilot tube. This makes it hard to light, but it should come on after repeated attempts. If you find that you need to frequently light the pilot, the pilot tube may be blocked with debris so be sure to clean the end of the tube with a pin. read more

The pilot light may accidentally go out from a gush of chimney air when the fireplace is vented through a chimney or the pilot may be turned off to conserve gas during the warmer months of non-use. The way to relight a pilot light on a gas-burning fireplace depends on whether it has an electronic pilot light or a flame-lit pilot. read more

Over time, the holes inside your burner plate can get clogged up with carbon residue, preventing gas from reaching the pilot light. To fix this, shut off the pilot light and close the gas valve. Then, blow the holes clean using a can of compressed air. read more