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.
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.
How does the pilot light work on a gas heater?
Once there is a need for heating (or call from a thermostat), a gas control valve releases the gas into the main burner, and the pilot light ignites the gas.
Where can I find a relight water heater pilot light?
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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.
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.
Once there is a need for heating (or call from a thermostat), a gas control valve releases the gas into the main burner, and the pilot light ignites the gas.
What to do if you have the wrong pilot light?
If you have the wrong pilot burner replace it with the correct one. 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.
Do you need a manual to light a gas water heater?
While having your heater’s instruction manual around is handy, it’s not entirely necessary, as most gas water heaters require a similar procedure for relighting the pilot light. Check the pilot light.
What should I do if my water heater does not turn on?
Turn the gas valve to the “Pilot” setting and push down on it. Doing this starts the flow of gas into the tube that supplies the pilot light. If your water heater’s gas valve does not push down, look for a red control button near the valve. Hold this button down.
While having your heater’s instruction manual around is handy, it’s not entirely necessary, as most gas water heaters require a similar procedure for relighting the pilot light. Check the pilot light.
