Turn the gas valve back to ON. Follow your fireplace’s lighting instructions. Usually, you press a button or turn a knob to “Pilot.”
Press the igniter. Click. Click. Listen. You’re waiting for a soft whoosh. That’s the dragon waking up.
If it lights, you win. The flame should be a crisp, sharp blue, with a tiny yellow tip. That’s the hallmark of a clean pilot.
What If It Still Won’t Light? Don’t Panic.
Sometimes the flame is weak. It might be air in the gas line. Hold the pilot knob down for 30 seconds after lighting. This purges the air.
Still no go? Check your needle again. Maybe you missed a microscopic spider web. They love pilot lights. It’s their spa.
If it’s still dead, call a professional. You’re brave, but you’re not a gas fitter. No shame in that.
