Understanding Pilot Light Relight Costs

Learn about factors influencing relighting expenses to help plan maintenance and avoid unexpected charges.

Understanding the factors influencing the cost of pilot light relightings is essential for property owners and managers. This page provides detailed insights into the various elements that impact pricing, including equipment type, accessibility, and service complexity.

Equipment Age and Condition
Equipment Age and Condition

Older or poorly maintained equipment may require more extensive work, increasing relighting costs.

Accessibility of the Pilot Light
Accessibility of the Pilot Light

Difficult-to-reach pilot lights can add to labor time and expenses.

Type of Heating System
Type of Heating System

Different systems, such as gas furnaces or water heaters, have varying relighting procedures and costs.

FactorAverage Cost Range
Basic Pilot Light Relight$50 - $150
Complex System Relight$150 - $300
Emergency Service (after hours)$200 - $400
High Accessibility (hard to reach)$75 - $200
Older Equipment$100 - $250
Newer Equipment$50 - $150
Multiple Units$100 - $350
System Inspection & Testing$80 - $200
Inside a Pilot Light Assembly
Inside a Pilot Light Assembly

Costs associated with inspecting and relighting internal components of the pilot assembly.

Gas Valve and Controls
Gas Valve and Controls

Relighting procedures involving gas valves and electronic controls impact overall service expenses.

Burner Assembly
Burner Assembly

Complexity of burner assembly repairs or adjustments can influence the cost of relighting.

Service TypeAverage Price
Pilot Light Inspection$60 - $120
Pilot Light Relighting$50 - $150
Thermostat Adjustment$80 - $200
Gas Leak Detection$100 - $250
Full System Inspection$150 - $350
Component Replacement$200 - $600
Emergency After-Hours Service$200 - $400
Annual Maintenance Check$100 - $250
System Upgrade Consultation$250 - $700
Thermocouple Replacement$100 - $250

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