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    Mar 14, 2013, 09:40 PM
    My burner flame will not stay lit
    After I light the pilot on my GE water heater and turn up the gas the burner kicks on for a couple seconds then produces a rollout flame then goes out. How do I fix this.
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    Mar 15, 2013, 06:50 AM
    You probably need to replace the thermocouple. Get a kit at Home Depot, Lowe,'s or any hardware store for about $10.00. It's easy, but you will have to slide out the burner assembly. While you are at it vacuum out the chamber.
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    Mar 15, 2013, 04:22 PM
    Yes. It appears the flame sensor is probably bad.
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