This makes the fireplace easy to start when it s cold outside but when it warms up it s a good idea to shut off the pilot to conserve gas.
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Push the igniter button once every second until it lights.
Find the control knob labeled pilot ignite or ign.
The pilot light is generally located behind a panel that you can remove or at the bottom of your fireplace.
Here s how to light a gas fireplace with a control panel.
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Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light which is a small flame that burns even when you aren t using the fireplace.
Turn on the supply line to the gas fireplace.
If you have an electronic setting which controls the temperature of the unit make sure the electric switch is on.
Push in the pilot knob which manually sends gas into the system.
Read and follow the instructions that came with your fireplace because if you do not.