I have an old hearthstone (sterling) propane gas stove that when lighting the pilot this season, lit fine, but the actual dial after depression and holding for a minute, refused to pop back out so I could dial it to the "on" position. It eventually did release on its own ( within the minute or two of me checking the thermostat ) but since it didn't "pop" immediately(did it twice) like it has in the past, I shut it all down again. Any thoughts on what needs to be replaced?
Pilot/ on/ off dial doesn't "pop"
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I haven't encountered that symptom before, but I'd guess that the regulator head needs to be replaced.
The spring may be worn out...
The spring may be worn out...
Thank you. I've been searching, but to no avail. I appreciate the quick response.
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Thank you. I was concerned because of the warning "If the knob does not pop out when released, stop and immediately call your service technician" sounds pretty serious with the "immediately" but there currently is no gas going to the unit. Thank you for taking the time to answer.
it should pop up any time it is turned from start up to run positions with or with out the gas on. Generally when lighting the pilot light you have to hold it down in that position. Those long butane powered grill lighters are the cats meow for pilot lights.
