Hot Water Heater Help {or HWHH}

[random3434]

I've changed out thermocouples- no biggie.

Thanks everyone!

I'm hoping my big brother knows how to do this..................

 

[HUGGY]

Make sure the inner and outer shields are properly in thier places. A very slight draft will put out the pilot. We had that problem at the restaurant and securing the shields solved the pilot light going out.

 

[Paulie]

I love how the real late comers are chiming in about the thermocouple as if they didn't already read everyone else saying it.

I'm speaking specifically about Willow

There's no thermocouple on a computer keyboard, therefore it's highly unlikely she's even familiar with one.

 

[manu1959]

echo....these people are all full of shit......... sell the house and move to california....marry rich

 

[keee keee]

most new hotwater heaters don't have thermocoplers anymore probally a bad gas valve, check the flu clogged, backdraft,

 

[keee keee]

If you don't fix it just think of all the help you will be doing for the enviroment by reducing your global footprint so don't fix it and do the whole world a favor. You might get oscar or a noble peace prize for your help saving the world from this hugh made up problem called global warming. It worked for Gore and Obama!!!!

 

[keee keee]

Del I like it do like the Amish do, wash twice a year and don't breath from your nose!!!!

 

[Ravi]

I'm embarrassed for you, EZ, it's obviously the thermocouple.

 

[Paulie]

it's obviously the thermocouple.

That's what I was thinking too.

 

[froggy]

That's right, you can do the thermocouple replacement yourself and save. The average service call would cost you at least $100, with a little help you can keep that money. You can even get the right part for your thermocouple replacement here and have it delivered to your home.

**NOTE** ONLY YOU CAN ASSESS YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM THIS TASK. THIS IS A GUIDE AND CANNOT PROVIDE ALL THE DETAILS FOR EVERY SITUATION.

This guide will cover standing pilot furnaces and water heaters. Some furnaces/water heaters with intermittent pilots, will require extra steps to gain access to the burners and pilot. Most of them do not use a thermocouple.


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To begin the replacement, you should shut off the gas and electricity to the furnace. Then you can remove the upper access panel of the furnace.The pilot assembly is usually mounted to one of the burners.
To begin removal, you should disconnect the thermocouple from the main gas valve. You can find the connection by following the copper tube up to the gas valve.

Next, you should disconnect the pilot gas tubing from the gas valve. This is the aluminum tube that runs from the gas valve to the pilot assembly.

Now, you can remove the screws holding the mounting bracket to the burner. This is usually two small screws. Then, you should be able to remove the whole assembly.


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You can purchase a quality Honeywell universal replacement thermocouple by clicking on the BUY NOW button. You will be taken to GOOGLE CHECKOUT where your order will be processed. You will get a high quality replacement that contains a universal adapter to fit any pilot burner. Once you have the assembly out, you should remove the thermocouple. Some of them screw out of the bottom of the bracket while others just snap in.

While you have the assembly out for thermocouple replacement, it is a good idea to clean the orifice. This is accomplished by unscrewing the gas tube from the bottom of the assembly. Then you should see a small cap-like piece called the orifice. This has very small holes in it that can become clogged. The best way to clean it is to just wipe the end of it off. **DO NOT TRY TO STICK ANYTHING IN THE HOLES**


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After the assembly is cleaned, place the orifice back in and reattach the gas tube to the assembly. Ensure the connection is tight!
Thermocouples come in a variety of lengths but it is alright to replace one with a one of a longer length. Get a good universal type which comes with adapters you could need for mounting it.

Place the thermocouple back in the mounting bracket and reinstall the bracket.

Next, you can reconnect the gas tube and thermocouple to the gas valve. Ensure that the gas connection is tight. Then you should turn the gas back on to the furnace.

Follow the instructions on the furnace/water heater for lighting the pilot. If there are no readable instructions, here is a general guide.Turn the gas valve knob to pilot, then push it down. You may have to hold it down for a few seconds to get the air out of the pilot gas line. Use a long match and light the gas at the pilot outlet. Wait several seconds and release the valve knob.

Now, you should check the pilot gas connections for a leak and tighten as necessary. You can use a heavy soap solution or a commercially available gas leak detector. You should spray or brush the solution on the connections and watch for very tiny air bubbles to form.

Also, you should verify that the pilot flame is touching the end of the thermocouple. The flame should be blue and steady.

ENSURE ALL GAS CONNECTIONS ARE LEAK FREE!

Now, you can turn the gas valve knob to on. Turn the electricity back on to the furnace and run the unit through a normal heating cycle. Complete your thermocouple replacement by verifying proper system operation

 

[random3434]

echo....these people are all full of shit......... sell the house and move to california....marry rich

Best......advice............ever!

 

[Paulie]

EZ I pondered this for a little while and I think it's something called a thermocouple.

 

[Midnight Marauder]

Hot Water Heater Help

Why are you heating hot water? Most people heat cold water.

 

[random3434]

EZ I pondered this for a little while and I think it's something called a thermocouple.

I'm still going with Manu's advice, I like his better.

 

[Paulie]

EZ I pondered this for a little while and I think it's something called a thermocouple.

I'm still going with Manu's advice, I like his better.

Marry a man for his money?

 

[random3434]

EZ I pondered this for a little while and I think it's something called a thermocouple.

I'm still going with Manu's advice, I like his better.

Marry a man for his money?

Or just use him and abuse him until he fixes my water heater.


Whatever works, as long as I can take a long, hot shower.

 

[Paulie]

I'm still going with Manu's advice, I like his better.

Marry a man for his money?

Or just use him and abuse him until he fixes my water heater.


Whatever works, as long as I can take a long, hot shower.

If he's getting laid I'm sure he'll be ok with it all in the end

 

[Midnight Marauder]

How did this turn out?

The world awaits the news with bated breath.