Mr. Heater Heating & Cooling - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support
My mr. Heater lights only stays lit for about 3 minutes and then it goes out
I had this same problem with my heater. I cleaned the propane tube where the flame comes out (after it’s off and cooled down) with a Qtip and some alcohol. After removing some cotton, it will fit all the way down to the end of the tube. Repeat until it comes out clean and stays lit. I had to repeat with 91% rubbing alcohol and more Qtips, and most of the cotton removed.
Big buddy heater caught on fire
HI try mr heater wed site there has been some recalls on these heaters , it sounds like you had too much pressure going to the heater , or the gas valve was faulty, hope this helps
When commected to 20 lbs tank the pilot light does
The new 20lb LPG cylinders now have what called an OPD Valve. Reconnect to a 20lb cylinder and turn the tank valve on very very slowly, This will help prevent the OPD Valve from locking up the heater's regulator. Your 1lb cylinder is not required to have this OPD Valve.
By the way, this happens quite frequently with LP Gas Portable Grills.
When I press down and
When the pilot lights continue holding the button down for a full minute and then release. It should stay lit then to allow you to turn it to the on position. If the pilot will not stay lit after holding it for the full minute, then the thermocouple will need to be replaced.
Hope this helps.
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