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tragusa3's avatar
tragusa3
Explorer
Feb 23, 2014

Refrigerator not lighting on gas...

Our trailer is only 2 years old. Since new, it would take many attempts to get the refrigerator lit on gas. On the last two trips it would not light at all.

I run the gas through the furnace and stove to get the air out and then try to light the fridge. It's not an electronic lighter, I have to hold one button in while clicking the other. When new, I could light it with about 6-8 clicks. Now, nothing.

I checked my fuses, in case something electrical might cause this, and they're all good.

Any ideas?

The hot water heater seems to take a while too, if that's a clue to anything. I have to stand outside and try to light the pilot light for about 3-5 minutes.

Thanks for any help.

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  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Feb 23, 2014
    I'd be more interested in brand/model of fridge...and water heater.

    Piezo igniters can be fickle. Not positioned correctly, not the correct gap, cracked ceramic, dirty tip.

    Could be blocked orifice on gas valve.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Feb 23, 2014
    I'd suggest to deal with one appliance at a time. Similar problems don't always have a similar cause and it can lead to a lot of confusion trying to solve both at once.

    First, post up what model and year you have for the furnace and water heater. You can include what type of lighting method is used for the water heater as you've done for the furnace. The furnace must have a piezo ignition if it's necessary to manually push a button. Can you hear the snap of the spark or see it when trying to light it? Do you smell any gas smell when trying to light? Just off-hand, most of the piezo igniters I've seen are not that durable. It may be that the igniter has failed but post what brand and model of furnace you have.

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