How do you ignite a gas water heater?
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 causes a gas water heater pilot light to go out?
Over time, thermocouples can malfunction, accumulate dust buildup, or the device can get bent away from the pilot light’s flame. In either case, the thermocouple will struggle to sense the pilot light and stop the gas supply.
How do you tell if the pilot light is out on a water heater?
Three quick ways to tell if your water heater’s pilot light is out are:
- Your Water is Cold.
- Blinking Light or Error Message.
- You Can’t See the Flame.
How do you turn on a gas pilot light?
If you have a gas furnace, here are the steps on how to light a pilot light.
- First, locate the pilot valve on the furnace.
- Find the gas valve and turn it to the “off” position.
- Turn the valve to the “pilot” position.
- Press and hold the reset button.
- If the reset button fails, ignite the lighter.
Do all gas water heaters have a pilot light?
* Caution: Most modern water heaters no longer use standing pilots. They use electronic ignition to ignite the gas. Do not attempt to manually light an electronic ignition system.
Why will my pilot light not stay lit on my water heater?
When the pilot light on a water heater will no longer stays lit, it typically means the thermocouple is bad. Thermocouples are little electric generators that create a magnetic current that holds open a magnetic gas valve inside the control unit on the front of the water heater.
How do you fix a pilot light that keeps going out?
Once The Flame Is Lit, Turn Gas Control Valve to “On” Once the pilot light is ignited, you can release the reset button after 30 seconds and turn the gas knob to the “On” position. At this time you should hear the main burner come on. Now your pilot light should hold a flame and hot water should be restored!
How do I get my pilot light back on?
How Can I Restart My Pilot Light?
- Step 1: Turn off your furnace.
- Step 2: Locate your gas valve.
- Step 3: Hold down the red button.
- Step 4: Light the pilot light.
- Step 5: Let go of the button.
- Step 6: Turn your gas back on.
- Step 7: Turn your furnace back on.