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If the pilot light goes out on your hot water heater is it dangerous or harmful?
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∙ 15y ago
No, it is not dangerous. (Unless you are working with a water heater that is 20+ years old.) In any modern hot water heater, if the pilot light goes out a fail-safe will go off - preventing gas from leaking out. Also, there is a sensor so if there is not enough air-flow or oxygen with the water heater, it will shut off the gas.
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Hot water heater pilot light works heater wont light?
Have you turned the control from Pilot to On? Have you increased the temperature setting?
When the pilot light cut off from the water heater for 2 days do you have to run water for it to reheat?
If the pilot light is on, the heater should come on by itself. If the pilot light is off then it has to be lit. If it will not stay on, the thermocouple is bad.
Hot water heater why does the pilot light continue to go out and hoe big should the pilot flame be?
You could have a dangerous vent back flow problem. Please call your utility company about an inspection (mine doesn't charge for this). How old is the water heater?
How do you light the pilot on a 10 year old Teledyne Lars LLG pool heater with an electronic spark?
You don't. If the heater has an electronic spark, then it doesn't have a standing pilot to light. The spark lights the pilot when there is a call for heat, which in turn lights the burners. If the heater is on and the pump is RUNNING, the heater should light automatically when the water temperature is lower than the heat setting.
What is wrong if your pilot light will not stay lite?
High winds, pilot generator. Is the heater located next to a wall? Is the heater door closed? Does the heater have a draft hood or what they call a stackless heater? Ken
Why do I smell gas when the pilot light is light on a gas heater?
because its leaking out gas
The Pilot light on but heater will not fire up?
the pilot light in my fireplace is working but when i turn the switch on (new switch) it wouldn't fire up
Is a gas stove dangerous when pilot light is removed?
== == Yes!
What is a orifice on water heater?
Gas water heater has an orifice for main burner and for pilot light, if not electronic ignition.
Why is your home heater blowing cold?
Check to see if you pilot light is lit
What is the cause of your heater blowing cold air?
Most likely your pilot light is out
Does the water heater still fill with water when the pilot light is off?
Yes
