I have 75 gallon Bradford White combi water heater installed in 1995 (it doubles as a boiler for my in-floor heating). The pilot light has gone out more than once over the last couple of months and I replaced the thermocouple today but noticed the flame is more orange than blue and it looks a little lazy (more like a long cigarette lighter flame). I also vacuumed and cleaned the burner. Is there an adjustment for the pilot light or any other suggestions? Does a lazy pilot light affect how efficient the thermocouple is? I already took the pilot light shroud out and cleaned it with no apparent difference in the flame. Right now it seems to be working I just want it to be more efficient. I know the water heater is at the end of its life span but want it to last... this type of combi water heater is about $2000 to replace.

Move the thermocouple closer to the pilot light.

Hi Ilike...

Seems you answered your own question, huh?

I'll have to apologize for that... sometimes as volunteers here, we don't get to 100% of the questions although we try as best we can!

Glad you're all set!

Mark