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Why Gas water heater pilot light will light but goes out when button released burner won't light?
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∙ 13y ago
It is necessary to keep the button depressed for about one minute after lighting the pilot light, to heat an element that keeps the pilot valve open. If the pilot light does not continue burning after the button has been released, you should turn the control to the "off" position and call a service technician or your gas supplier.
Normally you have to hold the "pilot" button down for TWO minutes and then release if it doesn't maintain the pilot call a Licensed plumber NOT A TECH and ask to see the license for your protection and the LMP will replace the thermo couple and check to the flue for proper up draft and make sure you have complete combustion
Many contractors trying to beat licensing laws say "we are sending over a tech" as this is dishonesty of the highest caliper because they do not advertise under "tech" in the phone books or internet
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