Status light on the water heater wont come on

Which water heater?
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Clean air intake located on bottom of heater?
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There is a sensor that shuts off the gas to the burner if a flame isn't detected within a few seconds. It will usually look like a tube that extends into flame of the burner. It may be defective or it may just need to be repositioned so more of it is directly in the flame.

Troubleshoot following link:
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Copy following link for troubleshoot by type of gas control valve
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Use mirror to inspect arrestor screen.
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there could be a small blockage in the pilot light gas nozzle which just need cleaning

Sounds like it is your thermal coupler. Check for a replacement part at your local hardware store. Good Luck.

need a new one.(pilot light)

After it is stored for the 2 weeks, do you turn water on to it, then bleed out any air through the taps before lighting it? If not try that and see what happens and let me know if any different.