How to fix a torch lighter that won’t light?

Here’s a great question about torch flame lighters that have plagued cigars, lovers, for years: Tom B. wants to know, “Why do the brand new lighters I buy always seem to stop working not long after I purchase them… either they won’t light or the flame sputters.” Well, I’ve got the answer on how to fix that problem for good, so give this one a quick tutorial, now.

Butane lighters are convenient and often economical fire sources, but sometimes you will find it doesn’t work properly. To know how to make simple repairs at home can save you a costly manufacturer service repair or even having to replace the lighter with a new one.

First of all, follow the instructions that came with your butane lighter. They often have troubleshooting tips. Referring to the instructions for your exact lighter model will give you the most specific and helpful advice.

Step 1

Press the ignition button or slide the cover, as required, to release butane gas into the burner chamber. Listen for the hiss of the gas as it leaves the lighter.

Step 2

Adjust the flame height control — commonly located on the bottom of the lighter — with a blade screwdriver. Turn the flame adjustment toward plus or “+.” Try to light the butane lighter.

Step 3

Bleed the tank to remove old butane fuel and any air that may be trapped. Press the fuel-fill valve with the screwdriver blade and hold to release the fuel and air.

Step 4

Place the fill nozzle of a butane fuel can against the lighter’s fuel-fill valve. Push the can against the lighter for at least 10 seconds to transfer the butane to the lighter.

Step 5

Clean the lighter’s burner chamber with compressed air. Insert the directional nozzle onto a can of compressed air. Hold the tip of the nozzle about 1 inch from the burner chamber. Direct several short blasts of air to remove any carbon deposits or debris.

Now have a try on your butane lighter and Comment below and let us know if this informative tip helps. If you need a new triple or four jet flames lighter, try Jobon torch lighter.

7 thoughts on “How to fix a torch lighter that won’t light?”

Ron. Smith

May 2, 2023

My torch stoped working about a week a half after i bougt it i tried 5tips to light. A lighter with full fuel tank didn’t work what should i do?

BERT LESSARD

September 23, 2022

how do you replace the flint ?

Heather Halcomb

May 21, 2022

I have 2 torch lighters that barely blow and they are full of fuel..one won’t light at all and one of them won’t light without using another lighter and then the flame comes out like a regular lighter not like a torch. What can I do to fix them?