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Honeywell water heater pilot won t stay lit.
In some cases it could also be an indicator of potential gas buildup.
If your pilot light won t stay lit this can be for a few different reasons.
Troubleshooting these problems with a water heater s pilot light can be done at home.
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When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label.
If your gas water heater doesn t stay lit you may have a defective control thermostat.
A pilot light that won t stay lit is more than frustrating.
Although a blocked gas line is one reason why the pilot light on a rheem water heater won t light or stay lit there are other reasons as well some easier to correct than others.
This control is part of the gas valve assembly and normally has a dial that will allow for temperature adjustment and will also have a probe that monitors the water temperature.
This means it can be a nightmare when your water heater pilot light won t stay lit.
May not be getting enough gas.
If the pilot doesn t relight if it goes out right after lighting or if the pilot light keeps going out by far the most common.
A faulty thermocouple or malfunction of the gas valve could be the culprit but the problem may be as simple as a draft coming from a crack in the wall or under the door.
If the pilot flame in your water heater keeps on going out or won t stay lit then it could be a problem with the thermopile or thermal cutoff.
A pilot light in a hot water tank is what allows your water tank to heat up.
Here are the top five reasons your pilot won t stay on as well as methods to fix each issue.
Honeywell water heater will not light.
Customer reply replied 5 years ago.
6 reasons why a water heater pilot light won t stay lit written by perry carpenter on mar 08 2010.
I am heading up this weekend to see if i can get it running.
If the pilot is weak and won t even stay lit when you release the button then no power is being generated.
The gas supply to the pilot assembly is controlled by this valve.
The water heater pilot light is a small flame that ignites the gas burner on your water heater.
The thermocouple the gas pressure or the light itself.
If not i may buy a.
