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oadams1
May 7, 2007, 06:57 PM
Good Evening
My hot water heater will not kick in even if its turned all the way. The pilot light is lit but the unit just won't kick in. I have replaced the thermocouple and nothing(but the pilot light). Any repair suggestions. Thanks in advance for any response on this one.

Ollie
hvacservicetech_07
May 7, 2007, 08:18 PM
It may be the thermostat or it could be a bad gas valve. What kind of water heater is it?
labman
May 7, 2007, 08:54 PM
I think most water heaters the thermostat and gas valve are all one piece. Replacing the whole thing shouldn't be a big job.
oadams1
May 7, 2007, 10:30 PM
Its a state select 50 gal
hvacservicetech_07
May 8, 2007, 06:17 PM
Labman is right the thermostat and gas valve are one piece, I guess i should of been more specific.....anyways, I'd say replace the gas valve and it should be fine. however if the water heater is old it may be just as easy to replace the whole thing.
oadams1
May 8, 2007, 10:07 PM
Thanks to all. Its working again
hvacservicetech_07
May 8, 2007, 10:11 PM
What did you end up doing to fix it? It helps posting this stuff so that people can read the answers and maybe you can be of some help to someone else.
oadams1
May 10, 2007, 09:31 AM
Nothing special, I just turned the gas off let it set for a few minuets and re-lit the pilot and it stayed on. Not sure if something was sticking or what. Just greatful that its is working now. Thanks again.

Ollie