May not be getting enough gas.
Honeywell water heater pilot won t stay lit.
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6 reasons why a water heater pilot light won t stay lit written by perry carpenter on mar 08 2010.
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.
The thermocouple the gas pressure or the light itself.
In some cases it could also be an indicator of potential gas buildup.
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.
Not only does it prevent a furnace from operating properly but an unlit pilot can also steal away the comforts of a hot morning shower.
This means it can be a nightmare when your water heater pilot light won t stay lit.
Here are the top five reasons your pilot won t stay on as well as methods to fix each issue.
I am heading up this weekend to see if i can get it running.
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.
Customer reply replied 5 years ago.
The gas supply to the pilot assembly is controlled by this valve.
If the pilot is weak and won t even stay lit when you release the button then no power is being generated.
If your pilot light won t stay lit this can be for a few different reasons.
The water heater pilot light is a small flame that ignites the gas burner on your water heater.
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.
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Troubleshooting these problems with a water heater s pilot light can be done at home.
If your gas water heater doesn t stay lit you may have a defective control thermostat.
Ask your own plumbing question.
When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label.
Honeywell water heater will not light.
