Why does my reliance water heater keep turning off?
If your gas water heater keeps shutting off, the thermocouple could be dirty, bent or damaged. The thermocouple is usually easily visible next to the pilot light. Inspect the thermocouple to determine if it is dirty or damaged in some way. If it is dirty, turn off the gas to allow the thermocouple to cool.
Why does the pilot light keep going out?
A faulty, misaligned, dirty, or damaged thermocouple is often the culprit behind your pilot light going out. The thermocouple is an automatic safety shutoff device that prevents the gas valve from opening if the pilot light is out.
What do you do when your electric water heater keeps turning off?
- Electric water heaters have 2 thermostats, an upper and a lower one. The reset button is a feature on the upper thermostat.
- Your water heater’s heating element is what actually heats your water.
- If your water heater reset button keeps tripping, the problem may be with the button itself.
- Your problem may be electrical.
What do you do when your pilot light goes out?
Your pilot light relies on your natural gas to stay aflame, so if your gas is shut off, your pilot light will go out. Simply turn your gas back on and either relight your pilot light yourself or call a professional.
How do I stop my water heater pilot from blowing the wind?
You can prevent a faulty pilot light from wind by fixing your thermocouple, gas release, protecting against downdrafts, capping your chimney, and checking your firebox cover.
What can cause a pilot to stop working on a heater?
* Defective gas valve thermostat can cause pilot outages. * Condensation during the combustion cycle can “knock” the pilot out or corrode the thermocouple to the point it will not function properly. * Improper venting will cause pilot outages and CO spillage into the room. * Blocked air intakes on the bottom of the heater.
Is reliance water heater still under warranty?
I contacted Reliance today and found out my water heater is still under warranty. They looked it up by serial number. They will be sending me a thermocouple in the mail at no charge. Reliance has proven to be OK in my book. Also, I got some additional tips from their website regarding my issue. Hopefully it will help others in the future.
Why is my water heater not working in my house?
* Lack of replacement combustion air from the outside. All gas water heaters (except direct-vented units) need replacement air from the outside through the room it is installed in. Large rooms or large basements do not supply replacement air for a heater to operate correctly.
What happens if gas pressure is low on a propane heater?
* Low incoming gas pressure can create pilot outages. The min. supply gas pressure coming to the heater on current models is 4.5 inches wc for natural gas and 11.0 inches wc for propane (refer to the label on your gas control valve for minimum and maximum for your heater).