While this winter on Long Island has not gotten as freezing out as it had in some years past, it is still undeniably cold. We’ll all be utilizing plenty of heating in our homes and want to have that peace of mind that our HVAC systems will run smoothly and efficiently.
Unlike many other parts of the country, Long Island relies heavily on heating oil and less so on natural gas overall. Though natural gas conversions have increased in recent years.
If you’re using gas power, you may be utilizing a pilot light. Additionally, many Long Island homes are older and may still be using older model oil furnaces and boilers to provide home heating. In those instances, your heating systems may be operating with pilot lights as well.
Pilot lights do go out sometimes, however, which leads to inoperable home heating. So, what causes pilot lights to go out?