Why does my gas water heater keep turning off?
Why does my gas water heater keep turning off?
If your gas water heater keeps turning off, the problem most likely lies with the thermocouple. This vital component detects when the pilot light is lit and then allows gas to flow to the burner. A faulty thermocouple will shut off gas to the burner as well as the pilot.
What to do when your water heater pilot light won’t stay lit?
Keep holding the gas knob or button down for a minute or so to ensure the pilot light gets plenty of gas flow. Slowly let go to make sure the pilot light stays lit. ONLY if you see that the pilot light is staying lit, turn the gas knob back to the On position.
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.
Why does my gas water heater not heat my water?
Their annual energy costs are lower, they don’t stop working in a power outage, and they quickly heat water to the perfect temperature. But all of this relies on one thing that sometimes goes wrong: The pilot light. When a gas water heater pilot won’t stay lit, the water heater can’t heat the water inside the tank.
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 happens if the pilot light on my water heater won’t stay lit?
The gas supply to the pilot assembly is controlled by this valve. If the pilot light won’t stay lit and the thermocouple is okay, then the thermostatic control valve may be defective. Replacement of this part should be performed by a trained gas technician.
Their annual energy costs are lower, they don’t stop working in a power outage, and they quickly heat water to the perfect temperature. But all of this relies on one thing that sometimes goes wrong: The pilot light. When a gas water heater pilot won’t stay lit, the water heater can’t heat the water inside the tank.
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.”
Why is there dirt in my pilot tube?
It is common for dirt and debris to build up in the pilot tube. If too much builds up, the flow of gas can be blocked. Luckily, cleaning out the pilot tube isn’t difficult and you can do it without professional assistance. To start the process, turn off the gas and wait for the tube to cool.