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    MaintenanceBull Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 7, 2012, 07:44 AM
    Hot water heater
    This is a gas hotwater heater with an electric ignition. It states it is not to be lit manually.
    It is 2 years old and the ignitor won't start. I don't see a spark when I push it down 4-5 times as directed. There is gas supply to the rest of the house. There is water in the tank in the
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    Jan 7, 2012, 09:49 AM
    I think the proper term is spark ignitor. First tell us if you have the gas valve turned to pilot and are you pushing in on the gas valve knob.
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    Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523
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    Jan 7, 2012, 02:10 PM
    In addition to Ballengerb1's suggestion: Do visual inspection of the exposed low voltage wiring at the thermostatic valve. Make sure all wires are attached making positive contact. Also, there is a ground wire attached to the body of the heater. Make sure that wire is attached as well.

    Back to you. Milo

    PS: Let me guess the brand: GE heater purchased from Home Depot ?

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