How do you light a gas water heater with an igniter?
Turn the water heat dial to Low and the On/Off/Pilot dial to Pilot. Then, turn the On/Off/Pilot dial downwards and push the igniter button at the same time. Let go of the igniter button, but keep pressing the Pilot dial downward for around 30 seconds. You should hear a “whoosh” sound when the gas is lit.
What should I do if my pilot light on my water heater is not working?
If your water heater can’t relight the pilot light, you may need to use a lighter to relight it. Your water heater should have a button to use when relighting. Push the button while lighting. You will need to push it down as you hold the flame of your lighter up to the pilot light tube. Think of it like lighting a gas grill.
What kind of pilot light does gas water heater use?
Note that most of the older and economy gas water heaters are equipped with the pilot, while newer, advanced models utilize piezoelectric sparks or a hot surface igniter which is more durable and reliable.
What should the pilot flame be on a propane tank?
Important: Before troubleshooting the pilot light, keep in mind that a pilot flame is always ON and the flame should be blue. If it is yellow, it needs an adjustment. Make sure that the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot light.
Why does my pilot light keep going out?
If your pilot doesn’t re-light, won’t stay lit or keeps going out after a short time, you most likely have an issue with the hot water heater thermocouple. This can happen with age. This can happen with age.
What to do if pilot light on water heater is not working?
If it’s bent and isn’t near the burner, you can simply shut off the gas, move it over and try lighting the pilot again. If that doesn’t work, clean it: shut off both the water heater gas valve and the main gas line near the heater. Unscrew the three nuts that hold the thermocouple and the two gas tubes to the valve.
Where is the pilot light on a gas heater?
The pilot light should be close to the gas burner tube, watch it closely. Ignite the flame with a long match while switching the knob to “pilot,” hold it in the position for 35 seconds. Once the pilot comes on, turn the knob back to “on.”
Important: Before troubleshooting the pilot light, keep in mind that a pilot flame is always ON and the flame should be blue. If it is yellow, it needs an adjustment. Make sure that the tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot light.
What’s the best way to light a water heater?
While still holding the gas down, light that pilot. Some water heaters have a red or black igniting button, and others need to be lit manually with a long lighter. When the flame ignites, continue to hold the gas knob or button down for a full minute. Then release it slowly, and make sure the light is still lit.
