2007-12-09 06:55:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Casinore is right. Sometimes wind is the culprit, but, quite often, it is a combination of wind and/or an inadequate pilot flame. A poor pilot flame is usually caused by a dirty pilot assembly or a dirty pilot orifice. There may also be a pilot adjustment that is located on the combination valve/regulator.
Since it is a gas appliance, with its inherent dangers, you should call a Heating & Plumbing company to set up a service call. Good luck.
2007-12-10 00:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Huero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermocouple is bad or pilot is out of position to keep the flame on the thermocouple. Also possibility of low pressure.
2007-12-09 07:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by DR_NC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you happen to live in an area with high winds? The wind will blow-out the pilot without a high velocity cap on the roof vent
2007-12-09 15:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by casinoreverend 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thermocouple is defective, I'd replace it. It should be under warranty though, call the person that installed it and have them come out and replace it.
2007-12-10 13:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by henryswtzr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well is your h2o heater a power vent? pvc pipe coming out of the top and venting outside.
most of them have an electric pilot and only comes on when needed. saves on gas
2007-12-09 12:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by builder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it may be the thermocoupler, some times they will fail even if there new
call where you got it, tell them that,
2007-12-09 06:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋