I have this White Rodgers mechanical thermostat controlling a propane fireplace. The first and second ones have lasted about four years each. I still have them in a box. When the first one failed I cleaned it’s contact but it didn’t help. Basically moving the thermostat control arm makes the contact close but it would not let the firelplace start. The pilot light works, the gas control is switched to ON, and I can override the thermostat by moving the electrical switch to on at the fireplace. Then the fireplace works fine.
I bought a new one on Amazon and installed it. It works fine. Anyone know what the problem is with this type of thermostat? Thanks.
I bought a new one on Amazon and installed it. It works fine. Anyone know what the problem is with this type of thermostat? Thanks.