How do you light the pilot light on a Whirlpool water heater?

When lighting the pilot, make sure the knob on the gas control valve is fully pushed in. Keep the knob pushed in while repeatedly clicking the spark igniter button. Hold the knob in and click the igniter button repeatedly for 90 seconds. Newly installed water heaters have air in the gas line.

Why does my whirlpool water heater not light?

PILOT WON’T LIGHT. Make sure the gas supply valve has been turned on. Often something as simple as the gas being turned off can keep a new water heater from working. A newly installed gas water heater will have some air in the gas line. For this reason, it may take several attempts to light the pilot.

How to troubleshoot a hot water heater pilot light that?

Inspect the burner area with a flashlight. Clean out any dust or debris before attempting to light the pilot. Press the gas control valve down in the “Pilot” position, and hold the flame from your match or lighter underneath the pilot light. If the pilot fails to ignite, check the gas supply to the heater.

Why does my pilot light keep going out?

If your pilot doesn’t re-light, won’t stay lit or keeps going out after a short time, you most likely have an issue with the hot water heater thermocouple. This can happen with age. This can happen with age.

What can I do about my Whirlpool gas heater backflow?

Today, most homes have backflow prevention valves which stop water in your home from reentering the water supply. These valves can be in water softeners, pressure regulating valves or the water meter itself. Backflow prevention valves (also known as “check valves” prevent the expanded water from reentering the water main.

How do I check the pilot light on my water heater?

Open the door/cover over the pilot light access. This will be located under the gas valve; some water heaters just have an open gap instead where you can see the pilot light burner. Use a flashlight or a headlamp to find the burner inside. Two small gas tubes will lead to it.

Why won’t my water heater pilot light stay lit?

Why a Water Heater Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit. The primary reason a pilot light won’t stay lit is simply equipment malfunction. If you’ve checked everything else and the light continually goes out, this is probably the cause.

How does a pilot light go out on a water heater?

Some of the most common reasons that water heater pilot lights go out include: A faulty thermocouple. Your thermocouple is responsible for sensing when your pilot light is lit. If it senses that the pilot light has gone out, the thermocouple shuts off the gas supply to the flame in order…

Should my water heater be on or pilot?

The water heater pilot light needs to stay lit for a number of reasons. Not only does it ignite the gas inside your heater, but it also helps to maintain the internal temperature of your water heater, which cools over time. Igniting the pilot light is the first step you take to turning on the water heater.