Water heater pilot won't stay on

ayalaa Posts: 3, Reputation: 1

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Mar 8, 2009, 12:30 PM

Water heater pilot won't stay on

Water heater pilot won't stay on.

hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435

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Mar 8, 2009, 04:45 PM

Bad thermocouple or plugged or restricted pilot orifice.

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