FURNACE PILOT LIGHT OUT IN ROLLING HILLS ESTATES

A furnace pilot light that won't stay lit prevents heating. This issue is common in older furnaces and usually has straightforward causes. Rolling Hills Estates homeowners experience this issue at a rate roughly proportional to housing age and climate exposure — older Rolling Hills Estates homes (built before 1985) have a notably higher incidence than newer construction.

Rolling Hills Estates enjoys a moderate Peninsula climate with less direct coastal exposure than the western cities. The varied terrain means properties can have different heating and cooling needs based on sun exposure and elevation. For pilot out specifically, this matters because the climate determines how hard your system is being pushed when the failure occurs.

Before calling us, you can try the following DIY checks — many Rolling Hills Estates homeowners resolve the issue themselves without a service call:

• Look for visible pilot flame through sight glass
• Check if gas valve is in ON position
• Verify other gas appliances work
• Check for drafts near furnace
• Note error codes on newer furnaces