Check to make sure the propane tank has enough fuel in it. Where they really shine is emergency heat indoors. Mr. Heater won't stay lit. well he broke it and so replaced it with a brand new one. Make sure all gas has cleared before attempted to ignite the patio heater. F215100 - MH4B Little Buddy Heater 3800 BTU|North America's Most Popular Portable LP Heater! I have a Frabill one man flip shack so the 3800 btu/hr was more than enough heat. Pit Boss makes some affordable models that are upright so similar to what you have been using. You can attach as many as 5 files at a time. I have held down the red start button for minutes but the … $192.30. You can … eyeguy 54 Getting closer to getting out.  Happy New Year!  🥳 Now, the pilot light will be very close to the sensor bulb and the patio heater will no longer shut off after a few minutes. The smoker was a Christmas gift from several years ago, I think enough time has passed The Mr Buddy propane heater has a sensor which detects the amount of oxygen/fresh air in the area being heated. Thoroughly clean the burner and emitter screen to clear any blockages. There is a way to fix this problem. Kind of a pain to install but not terrible. Then depress the control knob for two to three minutes. Right now i open my … I keep a 20lb tank mounted heater … i had this problem with an old sunflower heater before i borrowed it to my buddy. This is his second season with it. Out of stock. They also sell electric and gas models. Even later, we mounted that heater on a cabinet. Mine still hasn't been warshed  and im still here. I have since purchased 2 pellet grills. Rating: 100%. Add to Wish List. Check the gas hose and straighten it. At first we used a Mr. Heater, but later moved up to a 10,000 BTU free-standing unit. 1 Review. i have to use a zip tie to hold down the button so it stays one. You won't regret it. Please call our Service Department at 1-800-251-0001, where our technicians will gladly assist you. i have to use a zip tie to hold down the button so it stays one. Seems like electric is the way to go if you want temp consistency primarily due to the electric controls and predictability of the electric element. If you are having a similar issue, give this a shot. If the hose is damaged in any way then have it replaced. Right now i open my valve 1/8 turn and … Add to Wish List. You won't regret it. If the amount of fresh air/oxygen is too low, the sensor will shut off the propane flow to the pilot light and burner. Apparently when you open the valve wide the gas hose ends up getting vapor lock and the heater cannot draw enough gas to stay running. Worked great. Started May 6, 2015, By Sometimes using a small tooth file and lightly sanding the thermocouple will help to remove the carbon build up. Much cheaper than a new heater. its a cheap source of heat and it will work with the zip tie but its really annoying. It should stay lit and ignite the main heater. i had this problem with an old sunflower heater before i borrowed it to my buddy. You can keep your dang sunflower heater. The problem may be a genuine defect or it could be an issue with the … just wondering if anyone else has had issues with the little buddy heater..mine seems to work perfectly for a week, then nothing. Each of your file(s) can be up to 20MB in size. Here is some follow up on my Little Buddy heater. Got up to our hunting camp (9200') and it would not stay lit. that one does the same thing. Last week, my brother came up to fish with me and his mr buddy would light and burn from 5-10 mins and go out. The patented radiant LP heater connects to a 1 lb. My buddy heater wouldn’t light. it will not stay lit. Much cheaper than a new heater. I have a cheap propane forced air heater I bought at Lowes for the garage. Rating: 100%. Check all other fittings as well. I have the little buddy and the big buddy and both of them work great. Yet another reason your patio will not stay lit is that the gas valve orifice is blocked. Probably took 20 to 30 minutes I’d say. When a propane heater won’t stay lit, often what is happening is that the propane heater may sense that the flame is defective in some way, triggering the propane heater’s safety functions and causing it to shut off. Check the regulator to make sure it is tightly connected to the propane tank. Out of stock. The typical cause for this is that the pilot light flame has become too far away from the thermocouple. If the pilot won't stay lit, it may be because there's a draft, but more often it's a problem with the thermocouple. I bought the Mr. Heater Little Buddy heater about 3 years ago. GUESTS. Add to Wish List. They also mentioned making sure you use a filter, particals get caught there and don’t clog your heater. The pilot wont even light. PARTS/MANUALS. When the outdoor temperature is less than 40 degrees F and the tank is less than one-quarter full a low flame will result. If your gas water heater doesn’t stay lit, you may have a defective control thermostat. Where they really shine is emergency heat indoors. 2 Reviews. Toll free: 866-985-7877 Making sure the patio heater is “off”, sure a pair of pliers to gently squeeze the pilot light and the thermocouple a bit closer. The solution for this is to purge the gas line. The "Big Buddy" models rated 18,000 BTU have a QD port (quick disconnect) that can accept low pressure gas (regulated), but it's the only model with that (not the Buddy or little buddy). Another potential cause for a low flame is that the gas hose is kinked. tacklejunkie Don’t want to wait? https://shop.firesense.com/pages/how-to-videos. I hooked my 20 #er up to my coleman propane light and no problem, gas poured into the chamber and i lit it up. The Buddy Family heaters are our most popular units, great for indoor and outdoor heat, camping, hunting, tailgating, etc. When starting the heater after installing a new propane tank, you will need to hold the red start valve down for 30 to 60 seconds to allow the gas supply to reach the pilot tube. Ignitors sometimes get worn out and fail. It worked great for a week and now I have the same problem, the pilot goes out when I let go of the button. My Char Broil electric seems to work pretty well and the nice thing for this time of year, it has a remote you can set and check from inside the house. 👍 Got drawn for season C. Let’s hope the weather cooperates. $114.32. Add to Compare. 62 Posts . The gas supply to … I was going to buy a new water heater but my buddy said that perhaps the problem was the pilot light flow? This could mean that the gas pressure is too low. Â, we are 'the leading edge' I Share on HSO, Copyright © 1998-2020 Hot Spot Outdoors - WorldWide WebResults Inc. - Powered by, North American Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors. i had this problem with an old sunflower heater before i borrowed it to my buddy.   My little buddy heater wont stay lit If there is a draft it will blow out, if you run into it there is a safety shut off. I keep a 20lb tank mounted heater for in the garage. Does it have a temp-level control (1-5) or is it thermostatically controlled (125deg-400deg)? Portable Buddy Heater - Massachusetts and Canada version . Sometimes the thermocouple gets coated with carbon from the propane. Add to Wish List. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 18, 2010. to get rid of it and not offend anybody. 😄  By the way, you look like a man after my own heart, Leech! I re-lit the light and over the past few weeks has been doing it more often, until today it went out 3 times. About 10" inches of pure powder!  😆 In order to be around 200 degrees, Rating: 100%. Could get the pilot to stay lit at all. Gas Heater Pilot Light Troubleshooting. i have to use a zip tie to hold down the button so it stays one. If the issue is not with the thermocouple the cause of the problem could be a numbers of things. I have had mine for 3 years now and now when I flip the the knob to Pilot, there is a small spark but it doesnt light the flame. But the Mr Heater I have used at all altitudes and not had much problem with. You should replace or refill your propane tank. Thanks for the replies. We tried different propane bottles, tilted it all different ways to see if that would help, nothing worked. I just got mine out of the shed today and tried to fire it up. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Any bubbles will indicate a leak – if so tighten the fittings slightly more and recheck. If there is, then clean away the carbon. Other potential causes are not having enough gas pressure or the pilot light/orifices are more restricted due to corrosion. It is a round masterbuilt, I am attaching pictures of the smoker and the temp control. As leech asked, what kind of smoker due you have now? Also I needed the small size of the Little Buddy as my flip shack is very limited in space. If neither of those are the problem then I would check your regulator. Started December 30, 2020, Copyright © 1998-2020 Hot Spot Outdoors - WorldWide WebResults Inc. - Powered by Outdoor WebResults Marketing. If not then refill or replace it. My Mr. heater will not stay lit I have to hold the button down for it to stay lit if I release the button the flame goes out This is a butane unit, if I'm correct. Also check the reflector to make sure there is no carbon build-up. Walleyehooker To order Service Parts in Canada, you may use the schematic tool to find the correct item numbers but must call LionCove at 877-477-3353 or go to Lion Cove Parts to place your order. A 1/4 turn on might be too much. I have a Frabill one man flip shack so the 3800 btu/hr was more than enough heat. ft. Includes a base for stability and handle for easy transportation. Crow Hunter   My little buddy heater wont stay lit If there is a draft it will blow out, if you run into it there is a safety shut off. My buddy heater wouldn’t light. Gas heaters, whether they warm up air or water in a home, rely on a pilot light to trigger the flame of the actual heater. Headaches, noise, burning everything and anything that touches it, etc I will gladly use my Buddy heater that I have had for 7 years and never a problem that caused me not able to get it lit. Please check out our how to guide and User Manual for easy troubleshooting https://shop.firesense.com/pages/how-to-videos. Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm EST. The problem may also be in the regulator. Check to make sure the propane tank has enough fuel in it. If the gas is on but there is no gas flow then replace the hose and regulator assembly. Got the tarp off, started up and did a few circles around the yard today. • I own the larger Buddy Heater and it has the oxygen sensor in it like this one and states in the directions that it will not work above 7000ft. There may also be a blockage in the burner assembly. well he broke it and so replaced it with a brand new one. it will not stay lit. Kind of a pain to install but not terrible. Also I needed the small size of the Little Buddy as my flip shack is very limited in space. With this, it has a temperature sensor and if this sensor is dirty, it may cut off because it doesn't sense the flame. I had my little buddy get too cold and canisters stopped working, but it was in the low teens in the garage. Out of stock. They also mentioned making sure you use a filter, particals get caught there and don’t clog your heater. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 18, 2010. Thus, the thermocouple will turn off the patio heater as it tricks the gas value in to thinking that the pilot light is out. If neither of those are the problem then I would check your regulator. Patio Heater Won't Stay Lit One common issue that patio heater owners face is keeping their patio heater lit. Sometimes there is air in the gas line which is blocking propane from getting to the heater head unit. Live chat support is available M-F 9:00AM-6:00PM EST. Other potential causes are not … Another simple cause is that a breeze is blowing just right and is blowing out the pilot light. I had a masterbuilt electric smoker for a while but I didn't like the Q it produced as well as other methods, maybe you would. I took it apart and blew out each fitting and it worked great for about a week. Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Propane Heaters are the Most Popular Portable Heaters in America. it will not stay lit. You may not need to disassemble it as much as you think, but you need to disassemble and very gently squeeze the pilot and thermocouple making sure not to crush it. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. Probably took 20 to 30 minutes I’d say. It may be as simple as the gas valve on the propane tank being turned off. Powered by Invision Community. Please feel free to contact Mr. Heater Technical Service with any questions by … I have the little buddy and the big buddy and both of them work great. Have Customer Service contact you. If your propane tank is new you will need to purge the air from the gas lines. As described before open the gas line by turning the knob on the propane tank to fully open. Sometimes the heater will stay lit but the flame is too low. I see the same issue at below zero and my buddy heater. Link to post But that chilly October night, the little auxiliary heater simply would not stay lit. Your Little Buddy should light up and hold the pilot flame – and then remain lit when the gas valve is turned … This fan has a noisy motor, and has also been rated by users as not powerful enough to fan the heat around larger rooms. Sometimes the heater will stay lit but the flame is too low. Out of stock. Big Buddy Portable Heater . I have a cheap propane forced air heater I bought at … My hot water heater light began to go out recently.   Read some reviews and figured I’d try this. You should clean the orifice or have it replaced. 2 Reviews. We apologize for the inconvenience and confusion this has caused some customers. Add to Compare. The Mr. Heater Big Buddy heater has a battery- or AC-powered fan to propel heat. that one does the same thing. I bought the Mr. Heater Little Buddy heater about 3 years ago. Then remove the bracket that holds the pilot light and thermocouple together to that you will get the best access. If ... That or go buy a buddy heater and pray that it stays lit on you every time you try to use it. (Something to that nature) He said that the flow could be screwed up and perhaps just get a new fitting for the pilot light? Rating: 100%. Big Buddy Portable Heater . The gas pressures change and seem to have more not less pressure so the buddy heater can’t keep it lit just blows its own flame out. Â. keep it for a back up and upgrade...  I use my Green Mountain pellet grill/smoker year round with great temp control.. ALso a great buddy heater tip I've learned is to not look at it too funny or it will surely go out and quit working on you. If the heater will ignite with a stick lighter then replace the worn ignition with a new ignition. Posted December 31, 2020, By Worked great. 62 Posts . Another reason that your patio heater won't stay lit also has to do with the thermocouple. Could get the pilot to stay lit at all. This could mean that the gas pressure is too low. To squeeze the pilot light and sensor-bulb together, remove the top of the heater and the front control panel that covers the pilot light and control knob. Mr Heater I have the one burner I use in my crapper tent and the two burner I use in the main tent if the wood stove runs out to take the chill off in the morning. You can start your patio heater with a stick lighter. I have to set it barely above warm and constantly adjust it. Pilot Stays Lit But Heater Won't Come On If your heater isn't working but you can see a steady, blue pilot flame, the thermostat may not be signaling the heater to come on.   Reconnect same tank to a stove burner shows the problem clearly it lights fine but you see the pressure is too high and lots of yellow flame . Â. put on 22 miles today at the new cabin, just learning the area, I would have done more, but the local gas station was out of 91. nothing groomed, but not that bad. that one does the same thing. Apparently when you open the valve wide the gas hose ends up getting vapor lock and the heater cannot draw enough gas to stay running. Read some reviews and figured I’d try this. If you are looking for something that produces pretty darn good BBQ and is easy to operate consider a pellet smoker. Here is some follow up on my Little Buddy heater. ... My Mr. heater will not stay lit I have to hold the button down for it to stay lit if I release … I gave up and bought a Little Buddy (by Mr. Heater). Portable Buddy Heater - Massachusetts and Canada version . Started April 1, 2020, By When the outdoor temperature is less than 40 degrees F and the tank is less than one-quarter full a low flame will result. 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