Gas water heater pilot light won't stay lit

I replaced my gas water heater. When the pilot light is not lit, the thermostat will not allow the main burner to ignite. The pilot light went out on my gas water heater.

I followed the instructions and had it lit three times now for about minutes each time but it . A water heater pilot light is used to ignite the gas that heats the water. You must have the pilot lit and the burner on for this test so that gas is flowing . When you say flame is blue, I presume you mean the pilot light while you are holding down the start button - which means you are getting gas .

If your pilot light will not stay lit, it is . It is most likely related to the thermocouple. And of course the burner needs a. Dirty thermocouple: If you can light your pilot light, but the water heater pilot keeps. Older gas appliances may have pilot lights that provide instant ignition when the.

In furnaces and water heaters, and in some ranges and dryers, the pilot light is. Troubleshooting pilot light problems on gas water heaters. Ive followed all the intructions to relight boiler and it still wont stay lit.

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We have Whirlpool hot water heater. Have replaced thermocouple and the gas valve. Supposedly condensation is putting out the pilot . If you do it yourself, Do Not overtighten the small nut on the gas valve. I went and checked the water heater and the pilot light was off.

What happens when the pilot light is lit, but the heat still won’t turn on? If gas is not passing to the pilot flight, the light will turn off. Water heater pilot light goes out when burners go out.

See Unable to light pilot and Pilot does not stay lit. See Main burner will not stay lit. No Hot Water - Gas Water Heater - Remove the inner and outer burner access. If the pilot light will light but does not stay lit when the gas valve control is.

When you are trying to light pilot light water heater and not stay lit, you may need to. Check connection of thermocouple to water heater thermostat gas valve. How to Light the Pilot Light on Water Heaters watch this video.