Can you cover a gas floor furnace during the summer?

Question

we have a in floor furnace, the one with the giant vent and the pilot light has to stay on apparently. my husband is wanting to put a cover over it someway but i dont think its safe. i would appreciate any advice.

Answer 1

Cut the gas valve off.

Cover the hole.

Answer 2

ok as long as the gas is turned off and the unit is shut down totally for the summer

Answer 3

The main flame is vented to the outside.  You should be able to cover it.  The best thing is to cut the gas off and turn the pilot off - it may use like 40% of all the gas you use in the summer, for nothing. Relight it in the fall.

Answer 4

sure if the pilot is turned off