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Most pilot lights are not adjustable. If it's not working properly the usual solution is to change the thermocouple.

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Hot water heater pilot light works heater wont light?

Have you turned the control from Pilot to On? Have you increased the temperature setting?


Why is the pilot light keep going out on your hot water heater?

Spillage excessive condensate bad thermocouple draft


What if you changed the gas control valve and the electronic ignition on the water heater and the pilot still goes out after awhile?

The thermocouple is usually the first thing to change. It controls the valve and the spark ignition is just to light the pilot.


What is the risk of an explosion if pilot light on water heater goes out?

When pilot light goes out, gas flows out of the pilot light nozzle. If out has continued for a long time, a gas cloud can develop around the furnace. When you go to light the pilot light, you'll ignite this gas cloud and make a big fire ball. If your basement is drafty, you might never get a huge cloud of gas hovering around your furnace. When you notice that your pilot light is out, you should shut off the gas to the furnace and allow any stray gas to dissipate before you turn the gas back on and light the pilot light. alliedallcityinc.com


My hot water heater won't heat the water?

Gas or electric? Gas, the most common problem is the thermocouple being bad. If you have a pilot light that is on but the heater will not light, that is probably the problem. Easy enough to fix. Electric, check the breaker first. It they are on, it's probably one of the heating elements burned out. Probably the top one, but it can be either. These are also easy enough to change.

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When the pilot light cut off from the water heater for 2 days do you have to run water for it to reheat?

If the pilot light is on, the heater should come on by itself. If the pilot light is off then it has to be lit. If it will not stay on, the thermocouple is bad.


Hot water heater pilot light works heater wont light?

Have you turned the control from Pilot to On? Have you increased the temperature setting?


Does the water heater still fill with water when the pilot light is off?

Yes


What is a orifice on water heater?

Gas water heater has an orifice for main burner and for pilot light, if not electronic ignition.


What causes the gas water heater pilot light to go out?

The most common reasons for a gas water heater pilot light to go out include a faulty thermocouple, a dirty pilot light orifice, a draft in the area, or a gas supply issue. It's important to have a professional inspect and repair the issue to ensure safe operation of the water heater.


When the pilot light is off does the water heater still fill up?

The water continues to run into and out of the water heater. There is just no flame to heat it up.


How much will it cost to fix the pilot light on a gas water heater?

small amount


Hot water heater pilot wont light?

THERMOCOUPLE or defective gas valve


How do you turn off a heater pilot light?

Same as any hot water heater. Turn the gas valve to off.


How do you light the pilot on a 10 year old Teledyne Lars LLG pool heater with an electronic spark?

You don't. If the heater has an electronic spark, then it doesn't have a standing pilot to light. The spark lights the pilot when there is a call for heat, which in turn lights the burners. If the heater is on and the pump is RUNNING, the heater should light automatically when the water temperature is lower than the heat setting.


Are the line going to the thermal coupler and pilot light supposed to get hot?

is the lines on the thermal coupler and pilot light for a hot water heater supposed to get hot


If the pilot light goes out on your hot water heater is it dangerous or harmful?

No, it is not dangerous. (Unless you are working with a water heater that is 20+ years old.) In any modern hot water heater, if the pilot light goes out a fail-safe will go off - preventing gas from leaking out. Also, there is a sensor so if there is not enough air-flow or oxygen with the water heater, it will shut off the gas.