Easiest Way To Light A Gas Water Heater Pilot Light

Summary by Krater

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to relight the pilot light on a gas water heater with a Honeywell control valve. It covers verifying the gas supply, resetting the control dial, pressing the igniter, and troubleshooting common issues such as burner buildup or a faulty thermopile.

From the video

Answers: How do I relight the pilot light on a gas water heater with a Honeywell valve?

• Relighting pilot light on gas water heater
• Honeywell control valve operation
• Troubleshooting water heater pilot failures
• Inspecting water heater burner and thermopile

What it concludes

• Turning the control dial to the off position for 10 minutes clears out safety status errors when pilot lighting fails after three attempts.
• Pressing and holding the control dial on pilot while clicking the igniter delivers gas and creates a spark to light the pilot.
• On modern units, the status light will flash once the dial can be released after successful ignition.
• Water heater temperature should be tested at a vanity faucet and kept at 130 degrees Fahrenheit or less to prevent scalding hazards.
• The thermopile heats up from the pilot flame to create enough current to power the Honeywell gas valve.
• The thermal switch turns things off to reduce the chance of fires if the overall temperature gets too high, and can be manually reset using its reset button.