Why won't the pilot valve turn on my pitco 35C+ frialtor?

SOURCE: pitco frialator

Is it doing more than lighting the pilot light? Or is the only action is the pilot light coming on, then off?

I would need to know more spacifically which model you had. Here is a list of manuals on the manufacturers web site so you can see for yourself.

http://www.pitco.com/doc_lib.htm

If I were to look at your unit, I would first look for, and see if there is a sensor (sometimes appears to resemble a piece of coat hanger sticking through some ceramic) that the flames will heat. The warming from the flames generates electricity. The electricity keeps the gas flowing. It is a safety device to keep your home/business from exploding from a build-up of unburnt gas.

Make sure the sensor is being hit by the flame. If it is, and the flame still goes out, then it just might be bad. I would imagine it would run about $20 for a replacement part.

if it works, great! If not, then you are only out $20.

Bill Dickerson

• 979 Answers
• Posted on Mar 03, 2009

SOURCE: Replace thermostats for Pitco 35c

Replacing the t'stat can be hard. I would first evaluate the cost of the vat. Do you have any leaks now in it? I would replace the t'stats. The cost is much less than the cost of even a used one.

Angel Joseph Jr.

• 685 Answers
• Posted on Apr 07, 2011

SOURCE: i have a pitco 35c

Check and clean the thermopile, it is the cylindrical piece of metal standing behind the pilot assembly.Try also to tighten its wiring connections to the gas valve and high limit.If it does not correct the problem, replace the thermopile.

Angel Joseph Jr.

• 685 Answers
• Posted on Jun 08, 2011

SOURCE: after changing the thermostat, the gas valve knob

Try to spray wd40 on knob.
If spraying wd40 doesn't work, you have to replace the gas valve.

SOURCE: Pilot won't light at all on Pitco Frialator.

Would not be a good plan to do this your self gas valve replacement is a gas fitters job