How to Light a Water Heater Pilot Light
Are you tired of hot showers and baths becoming a luxury of the past because your water heater is refusing to cooperate? A problem you might encounter is that the pilot light has gone out, and you may wonder how to relight it. Don’t worry, it’s a more straightforward process than you’d expect, and we’re about to guide you through every step of the way!
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What’s the Purpose of the Water Heater Pilot Light?
Before we begin the process of lighting, let’s take a glance at the importance of a functioning pilot light in water heaters. The pilot light plays a crucial role as the spark that ignites the gas burner in modern gas-powered water heaters.
Pre-Pilot Lighting Checklist
Before attempting to rekindle the pilot flame, it’s essential to follow these steps:
• Ensure the power shut-off is activated. Go to the circuit breaker that serves the water heater. Make sure it’s thrown towards the “off” direction or switch it, respectively. This step isn’t crucial for gas electric combination heaters.
• Release the water heater’s anti-scald valve (ARC), usually located at or near the water heater. Opening it ensures the pilot control line has a clear conduit. Keep it open; more on this later.
Lights, Camers, Action! An Ultimate Guide to Relight a Water Heater Pilot
Pilot Light Lighting:
Now is the moment of truth!
Make sure you’re by a power source to monitor and note the pilot LED on the control board in most newer models, like electronic ignitions.
Following is a step-by-step outline of the pilot relay steps:
- • **Step A** Press the pilot- reset button (typically placed within 1/20 ths of the door near the pilot) five (5) times clockwise with your thumb until this green pilot LED is switched ‘off’. Release finger when done.
• This brief 5x-step button click is necessary solely because modern devices demand precise input and calibration for efficient running with reliability.
– Make a mental note.
# **Step Β & G** Push an incandescent lightened burner assembly (PROM/IG) while switching back your pilot LED status into “on”. Gently and carefully lift up until it stays
1 ‘pressed ‘.
Once complete.
Keep doing all subsequent steps within range in 1′ /6/ 12′, no less than the whole entire system
. Now, ensure steady operation
This final point is key part:
Press the reset LED status into ‘on.
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In case there you feel there is some concern please read the entire set instructions or contact professional licensed personnel before proceeding.
Take notes!