Gas Water Heater Pilot Light – Thermocouple

[Phil Albertson]

My combination (instantaneous) gas waterheaters pilot light has just gone out. Im doing what the manual says ie. to hold down the pilot light gas supply button, then press the ignition and release the first button after 60 seconds, but it just goes out again. Am I right in thinking that the thermocouple is the first thing to replace before I spend my money on a more expensive part?Andy

[AndyParticipant]

That is the first thing to try, because it is the most likely source of your problem.: My combination (instantaneous) gas waterheaters pilot light has just gone out. Im doing what the manual says ie. to hold down the : pilot light gas supply button, then press the ignition and release the first button after 60 seconds, but it just goes out again. Am I right in : thinking that the thermocouple is the first thing to replace before I spend my money on a more expensive part?: Andy

[AndyParticipant]

: That is the first thing to try, because it is the most likely source of your problem.: : My combination (instantaneous) gas waterheaters pilot light has just gone out. Im doing what the manual says ie. to hold down the : : pilot light gas supply button, then press the ignition and release the first button after 60 seconds, but it just goes out again. Am I right in : : thinking that the thermocouple is the first thing to replace before I spend my money on a more expensive part?: : Andy Make sure the flame from the pilot is playing on the thermocouple. if it isnt the pilot wont stay on no matter how long you hold down the button. If the flame is not playing on the thermocouple the pilot probably needs to be cleaned. that may be your only problem.

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