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kimberly Posted on Nov 09, 2014

Rudd furnace pilot wont stay

Rudd furnace wont stay lit

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You have one of three things here
1. Dirty pilot, needs to be cleaned.
2. Bad thermocouple needs to be changed and pilot assembly cleaned.
3. Bad gas valve pilot solenoid call a repairman

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