It is Dec 30th 2006 and our 2 year old gas water heater is not working. every time we try to relight the pilot light it goes out in 5 to 10 minutes. we need someone honest and not terribly expensive, to come to our home and fix it. we live in shawnee ks. 66203 you can contact me @ kris7108web@yahoo.com. we are a family of 4 with no hot water in the winter, please help me find someone to help
2006-12-30 15:13:24 · 7 answers · asked by kristenkrisweberhummel 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check Angie's list on the Internet, they have reports and ratings for contractors. 2 years old it may still be under warranty check with the manufacturer.
2006-12-30 15:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by geotom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by replacing the thermocouple. Do the main burners ever come on after relighting? Is there any kind of draft that could be knocking out the pilot whether the draft be from the inside or strong currents of wind backing down the flue? Check this though! The thermostat maybe satisfying at a temperature below you desired water temp preference. Turn the stat up to a hotter setting.
2006-12-30 15:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jekyl and Hyde 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-19 06:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has it been doing this? Is it fairly windy right now?
Are you turning the valve to "on" or leaving it on "pilot"? If you are turning it to "on", try leaving it on pilot for 1/2 hour.
Have you had any work done on the house in the past week or two?
2006-12-30 15:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The heater is only 2 years old -what about warranty?
I would call your gas-supply company. At least give
them a call.
2006-12-30 15:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local power company,they provide help usually free or low cost.If it is propane call your supplier there higher cost so try power co. first
2006-12-30 15:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by dew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your yellow pages.sears does some service
2006-12-30 15:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋