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    dinwiddie6 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 15, 2007, 05:53 PM
    My hot water heater want light
    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 ?
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    Jan 15, 2007, 05:54 PM
    Quote 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
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    Jan 19, 2007, 08:32 AM
    You need to replace the thermocouple. If that doesn't do it, then the gas valve is defective...
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    Jan 19, 2007, 09:11 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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