Guys, I am extremely frustrated. I have been trying to keep my water heater lit, but the flame keeps going out. I light the pilot, hold down the button for a minute like it says, then release it, and the flame goes out. I have done this like 5x. What gives, and any suggestions?
The most common problem is a bad thermocouple, which is the sensor that tells the valve there is a flame and to stay open. If the thermocouple does not see a flame (or is bad) it will shbut off the gas. Beyond that, there is a host of other items it could be.
Well, I don't have to, but I do. I hear commercials on 610 about a water heater that uses heated coils instead of a tank. Sounds like a great idea, but it also sounds expensive. But it would seem to save a lot of money in the long run.
If you feel comfortable that the gas is shut off, it's not too hard. But you gotta be sure the gas is closed completely, because the thermocouple is wired in, and even though the electricity should be shut off as well, it's still possible to have a small spark. It's not hard, but be sure you know what you are doing.
