My hot water keeps going out like once a week, i was told to replace the thermocouple, any suggestions?
2006-11-08 17:48:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
turn Gas Off There Should Be 3 Fitting's on Bottom Of Control 1 is for main Burner 2nd is for pilot and 3rd is the thermocouple if you lossen those 3 whole Burner assembly will Come Out after you get it out Remove copper colored Thermocople and Replace It Then Re install Burner And Tighten 3 Fittings Turn Gas On And Soap Test burner and pilot Connection if Okay Then Re Lite Pilot.
2006-11-09 02:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bob R said it pretty good although you may be able to do it without removing the whole burner assembly.......some heaters are different though.....I always leave the burner assembly in but if you are unsure of what you are doing then you might want to take it out.....if it's a whirlpool water heater then the thermocouple threads are left-handed!
2006-11-09 11:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Tripping Billies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple but, if your not mechanical minded and you don't have the tools it's best to have someone come in. Ask a friend if they've ever done it, etc, it is easy.
2006-11-09 06:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know, but i do know this, it is called a Water Heater, not a Hot Water Heater. If it is hot water why would you heat it?
2006-11-09 01:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by fastracer1101 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/hwh_tank_gas.htm
and the clickable links in red might help, good luck
or this one
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_detp/episode/0,2046,DIY_19138_36851,00.html
2006-11-09 02:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Casey Jones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋