Water Heater Pilot Light Won T Spark

The spark electrode sends intermittent high voltage sparks to light the pilot.

Water heater pilot light won t spark. When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label. This can happen with age. Disassembled and cleaned the pilot light and thermocouple. Some water heaters use a spark electrode to light the pilot flame.

I am posting this video as there are many videos on youtube explaining what to do if your pilot light doesn t remain on after igniting but couldn t find a v. The spark electrode sends intermittent high voltage sparks to light the pilot. This can happen with age. When troubleshooting lighting problems it is recommended to test it first.

If your pilot doesn t re light won t stay lit or keeps going out after a short time you most likely have an issue with the hot water heater thermocouple. If the spark electrode is defective replace it. The water heater pilot light is a small flame that ignites the gas burner on your water heater. Reassembled and fired it up on the f.

If the spark electrode won t produce sparks it is likely defective. The thermocouple is the small metal rod located directly above the pilot light. It is designed to allow the burner to operate only when the pilot light is functioning. Remove the flame from the pilot light as soon as it ignites.

If the pilot doesn t relight if it goes out right after lighting or if the pilot light keeps going out by far the most common cause is a bad thermocouple. The spark gap is factory set 0 125 and should be maintained. Some water heaters use a spark electrode to light the pilot flame. If the spark electrode is defective replace it.

If the spark electrode won t produce sparks it is lik ely defective. Turn the gas off to the water heater and press the piezo igniter.