Pilot light systems are the most common reason gas fireplaces fail to light according to justin worthen outside coordinator of alpine fireplaces located in various cities in utah and in.
Fireplace igniter not clicking.
The clicking sound you hear when the stove is working normally is the sound of the ignition.
Turn the fireplace on using the remote wall switch or thermostat.
These can cause a short circuit or they can prevent the igniter from properly sensing the presence of a good burner flame.
How to troubleshoot an electronic ignition for a superior gas fireplace step 1.
Open the circuit breaker box and locate the circuits for the fireplace.
If the igniter doesn t click note that burner.
Confirm that the gas burner cap is in place not askew.
Check the igniters one at a time.
When you press the on button or turn up the.
If the stove igniter stops clicking there are a number of things you can check such as the gas delivery system before you make a call to the repairman.
If the gas burner ignites and looks normal but the igniter won t stop clicking then check the following.