Did you know that a pilot light burns about 7 to 10 cubic feet of natural gas per day? That’s roughly the same as running a small space heater for an hour. Some newer models use a thermopile—a bundle of thermocouples—that generates enough electricity to power the fireplace’s remote control.
And here’s a party trick: the color of the pilot flame can tell you about efficiency. A bright blue flame means complete combustion. A yellow or orange tip means it’s burning dirty or needs air adjustment. You’re basically a flame sommelier now.
