my hot water heater want light

dinwiddie6 · #1 Jan 15, 2007, 04:53 PM

I've tried to light my hot water heater but it goes out when i release the red button can you tell me if i need to replace the core ?

dinwiddie6 · Jan 15, 2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dinwiddie6

I've tried to light my hot water heater but it goes out when i release the red button can you tell me if i need to replace the core ?

my hot water heater want light

rickdb1 · Jan 19, 2007, 07:32 AM

You need to replace the thermocouple. If that doesn't do it, then the gas valve is defective....

labman · Jan 19, 2007, 08:11 AM

Before you replace the gas valve, make sure the pilot flame hits the thermocouple. Also are you holding the button down for a minute after lighting the pilot?



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