...gas to the pilot light must be bad. The thermocouple, when it is heated by the pilot light keeps a valve open that keeps gas flowing to the the pilot light. This thermocouple closes the valve that ...
replace outer cover. Done. If heater does not light, replace gas valve or entire unit. Water heaters have a limited life expectancy, and if my recollection is correct your unit is 10yrs past warranty
...have a window cover at or near the bottom where you can remove the cover and light the gas line pilot with a long match. FOLLOW Manufacturer Hot Water Heater Lighting Instructions to avoid
...gas to flow to the pilot light. If the thermocouple begins to go bad, it may shut the gas flow off to the pilot light. There could be other gas supply issues, but this is about the least expensive ...
...gas to the pilot light while the flame is burning. If flame goes out it shuts gas off to the pilot jet. It seems that your thermocouple is faulty and needs to be replaced if pilot light keeps going ...
...gas there and tighten compression nut to pilot back up and it still won't light then you will need to remove screws that hold cover on burner compartment.Shut off valve to gas supply and remove gas ...
...gas flowing to the pilot light. When the thermocouple goes bad the gas will not flow and the pilot light will not stay lit. First, be sure you are following the proper procedure to light the pilot ...
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...light, then you have gas. If pilot goes out when pilot button is released, then thermocouple is next suspect.Thermocouple tip must sit in pilot flame.The pilot light heat applied to two different ...
...light with no luck, the gas valve is usually faulty. If you can light pilot light and it does not stay on, then the thermocouple is bad. Hot Water Heaters How to Troubleshoot the Pilot in Hot Water ...
...light the gas at the pilot while holding the gas controller valve handle down.Keep the gas valve handle depressed for 30 seconds after lighting.Release the gas controller vale handle - the pilot ...
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