Turning on water heater pilot light?
You should always have a working pilot light. When the water heater is first turned on, the gas burner should ignite. If it does not, then the gas valve may not be working properly. Try flicking the gas valve several times to see if that will ignite the gas. If it does not, then the gas valve is probably stuck. You’ll want to call a professional to have it looked at. If the gas valve is not working, it will be very expensive to have it
Turning on water heater pilot light after cold winter?
The most common cause of a dead or flickering pilot light is an air leak somewhere in the water heater tank or the heater’s gas supply lines. The leak may be so small that you can’t see it with the naked eye, but your water heater may be blowing warm air for no reason at all. If you suspect that’s the case, you’ll need to check your water heater’s gas supply lines and the tank for any visible air bubbles or
Turning on water heater pilot light at popping noise?
If your water heater makes a popping sound and the water does not turn on, the problem could be with the gas burner. Try turning the gas to the off position. If the noise continues, try flushing the gas line. If the noise continues, contact a professional plumber.
Turning on water heater pilot light after turning off water heater?
For your convenience, the water heater may be set to automatically turn on the water heater pilot light when someone turns off the gas supply. However, if you decide to do this on your own, make sure you first turn off your water heater. If you try to turn the gas back on before turning off the water heater, the gas may ignite, which could lead to a fire hazard.
Turning on water heater pilot light at low water pressure?
Low water pressure is a result of a clogged screen or a partially clogged pipe. Running the water heater or shower without the water pressure is an alert that something is wrong. A very easy fix is to add a cartridge of water heater cleaning solution and run a faucet full of water to clean the screen. If the water pressure is still too low after adding the cleaning solution, then it is best to have your water heater inspected to determine the cause of the low water pressure.