and I have to re-light it, anyone know why
is something wrong with the heater and needs to be fixed
2006-11-29 00:26:53 · 6 answers · asked by You may be right 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the thermal couple needs to be replaces. The thermal couple is a carbon tipped copper line that sits into the pilot light and tells the gas valve that there is a pilot flame so it may open when the tank calls for heat. They are easy to change but its better done by an individual who knows what their doing Good Luck
2006-11-29 01:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by hell_bent_grumpy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's the thermo cpl. They are cheap and easy...I guess it's your lucky day.......(Looks like a small tube) This shuts off the gas wgen it senses there is no heat from the pilot light......OR your pilot light may need to be adjusted higher. Either way call a repairman, he'll be in and out inside of a 1/2 hour.
2006-11-29 18:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by hangin_in_out 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grumpy is probably correct. How old is this heater. If you can afford it, it's probably time for a new one anyway. You'll save money in the long run, as the new models are more efficient.
They aren't really that hard to change either.
2006-11-29 08:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your heater could be going out maybe need to replace or if there is moisture in room that will do it too.
2006-11-29 08:33:27 · answer #4 · answered by .......... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a repairperson to change the thermocouple. Sounds like it is faulty. DO THIS RIGHT AWAY! It can be dangerous!
2006-11-29 08:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try paying your gas bill.
2006-11-29 08:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by Silazius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋