Your natural gas furnace depends upon the pilot light to work properly. This small blue flame is constantly on, ready to fire the furnace when heat is needed. If the pilot light goes out, the entire furnace unit stops working. The following guide can help you better understand and diagnose problems with the pilot light.
What does the pilot light consist of?
The pilot
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