Why does the pilot light on my water heater keep going out?
If the pilot light goes out, the thermocouple senses the drop in temperature and signals for the gas valve to close. If you have a faulty thermocouple is the most common reason that your pilot light is malfunctioning. Over time your water heater will collect dirt, dust and other kinds of debris.
Why is the pilot light on my hot water heater not working?
The pilot light in your hot water heater does more than simply ignite the gas. Without it, the water heater won’t be able to maintain internal temperatures, allowing the water to cool off. Pilot light issues are some of the most common problems experienced with gas water heaters. Need to hire a plumber?
What should the reading be on a pilot light on a water heater?
The sensor at the end should lightly touch the flame when the pilot’s lit. In the event it has become bent away from the flame, gently bend it back. A thermocouple which shows no signs of damage and is clean should be tested with a multimeter. The reading should be above 20MV.
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.”
What to do if your water heater control valve is faulty?
Replace the control valve: Most times, if the control valve gets faulty, a technician will be able to repair it. However, if you want your water heater to last, and if you wish to avoid future expenses, then you should consider changing the main control valve entirely.
What to do if your hot water heater pilot light won’t stay lit?
If you have followed these steps and your water heater pilot light won’t stay lit, you may need professional help to fix the problem, give All Masters a call if you live in Arlington TX, and we can fix any of your hot water heater thermocouple or pilot light issues!
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.”
Replace the control valve: Most times, if the control valve gets faulty, a technician will be able to repair it. However, if you want your water heater to last, and if you wish to avoid future expenses, then you should consider changing the main control valve entirely.
What happens if the pilot light is not lit?
Once the thermocouple detects that the pilot light isn’t lit, it turns the gas off as a safety measure. An unlit pilot can also stem from a dirty thermocouple as the dirt may be obstructing the current signal, which would also lead to a gas outage.
