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Pilot light on Williams wall heater won't stay lit even after changing the thermocouple?
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Why water heater pilot won't stay on?
Thermocouple. Keep pilot knob depressed for 30 seconds after lighting pilot.
What does a thermocouple on a gas heater operate?
The thermocouple proves to the system that the pilot light is lit and the gas valve can safely open.
Why does your Richmond water heater pilot turn off?
It is most likely the thermocouple that is bad. That is what keeps the pilot light on. The thermocouple is the small tube that sits in the flame of the pilot and runs to the control valve.
Where is the pilot located on the gas water heater?
Right below the thermocouple if applicable
Hot water heater pilot wont light?
THERMOCOUPLE or defective gas valve
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.
Why does water heater pilot light go out when gas is turned on?
low back, spillage, or a bad thermocouple.
Cleaned orifice on hot water heater pilot still goes out?
Sounds like you need a thermocouple.
Can i adjust the pilot light on my hot water heater?
Most pilot lights are not adjustable. If it's not working properly the usual solution is to change the thermocouple.
Why is the pilot light keep going out on your hot water heater?
Spillage excessive condensate bad thermocouple draft
If the warm manning gas heater pilot will light but goes out before the blower comes on what is wrong?
thermocouple is bad.
What does it mean when the water heater wont say lit?
Most likely the thermocouple is bad. The thermocouple is the little tube that sits in the flame of the pilot light. Runs from the pilot light to the control valve. Very simple to replace. Costs about $6.
