ok my water heaters pilot light went out. so we relit it. and as it turns out the pilot light goes out everytime the water heats up to the desired temperature. so i have to relight it like four-five times a day. k this happened over thanksgiving and we were FINALLY able to get someone out here with the 'right' part to fix it, the thermocupler. But after the guy left what does it do, goes out again.
So does anyone know what could be causing this to go everytime it reaches its desired temperature.
Thanks in advance.
2006-12-05 16:10:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oh and the water heater is only two years old. and could you explain what you mean a little more for those of you who gave confusing answers(to me cause i dont about this stuff)
and thank you so much
2006-12-05 18:43:10 · update #1
the guy who replaced the thermocouple should come back out and re-align the thermocouple and clean the pilot light tube.
2006-12-05 19:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the burner starts it might blow out the pilot. The thermocouple may have moved lower than flame and /or blocked vents,drafty area,dirty pilot end or insulation from the heater is obstructing the pilot.FINALLY!! Try turning up the flame of the pilot& adjust the burners flame.
2006-12-06 01:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by ffroggie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can adjust the height or intensity of the pilot flame. If that doesn't work then adjust the main burner by adjusting the pressure regulator. Both adjustments should be on the main burner valve body under different screw caps. My guess is the pilot is still on and goes out when the main burner comes on again. Make sure your vent to the outside is free and clear.
2006-12-06 06:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the guy that had the right part out again and have him complete his job. You may have a blocked pilot burner or the thermocouple may not be positioned properly. There could be other reasons as well.
2006-12-06 01:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is an old water-heater maybe it is trying to tell you it is ready to retire.
If it is a young water-heater maybe it is a 'lemon'.
Or...maybe there is a quirky draft that blows the pilot light out.
Good luck.
2006-12-06 00:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it was programmed. Meaning to say that when it finally reach the programmed temperature, the light would automatically turn off. Try to read its manual.
2006-12-06 01:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Maganda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to put it simply you have a crack in the block where the gas flows through you could call a plumber but that ain't cheap a new water heater would be the best answer, and they are not hard at all to install.
2006-12-06 08:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by alias u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋