Water Heater Troubleshooting - Pilot Won't Stay Lit | Repair and Replace
No hot water? If the pilot flame in your water heater keeps on going out or won't stay lit, then it could be a problem with the thermocouple or thermal cutoff switch. In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance shows how to troubleshoot the pilot flame in a water heater with a conventional gas valve. This includes testing the thermocouple voltage with a multimeter and checking the thermal switch for continuity. This can help troubleshoot a water heater that is not heating water. In an open circuit test, a healthy thermocouple should produce 20 - 30 millivolts DC. If the reading is under 20 millivolts, then the thermocouple should be replaced. Learn how to replace the thermocouple in this video: • Water Heater Thermocouple - Voltage Test &... If your water heater has an electronic gas valve, then the repair will be different: Troubleshooting - Pilot Won't Stay Lit (Electronic Gas Valve) • Water Heater Troubleshooting - Pilot Won't... How to Replace the Thermopile (Electronic Gas Valve) • Water Heater Thermopile - Voltage Test & R... Buy water heater repair parts online: https://www.amresupply.com/catalog/Ho... Curious about how gas water heaters work? Learn about the basic operation, safety features and the differences between conventional and electronic gas valves in this video: • How Do Gas Water Heaters Work? | Repair an... ___________________________ 00:00 Intro 00:52 How it Works 01:58 What You'll Need 02:20 Thermal Cutoff Switch 03:29 Voltage Testing 05:01 Energy Cutoff Switch 05:33 Airflow Issues ___________________________ AMRE Supply provides homeowners, service contractors, and property management with the parts and knowledge needed to get the best performance out of any property. Stocking the largest selection of appliance parts, heating, plumbing, lighting, and janitorial supplies, AMRE ships almost anywhere in Canada within 24 - 48 hours. Expert help is available online, over the phone or in person at one of the many locations across Canada. Connect with AMRE Supply Website - https://www.amresupply.com/ Facebook - / amresupply Twitter - / amresupply Instagram - / amresupply
