How do I light the pilot on my AO Smith water heater?
How do I light the pilot on my AO Smith water heater?
How to Light the Pilot Light in an A.O. Smith Water Heater
- Take the access panel off the side of the A.O.
- Turn the gas control knob on the side of the water heater to the “Off” position, and allow the room to air out for approximately 10 minutes.
- Set the gas control knob to the “Pilot” position.
Why does the pilot light on a water heater?
The most common reason that your pilot light on your water heater keeps going out is a damaged, bent or dirty thermocouple.
Should water heater be turned off if no water?
WAPT spoke to four plumbing companies that all said that homeowners should turn off the water heater if the water is not running for more than 24 hours. Residents can go to the breaker box in the home and throw the breaker to the “off” position for the water heater.
Can I shut off water to water heater?
If you experience a leaking water heater, it is recommended to turn off the water to your tank. Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes. If this is a gate-style valve (a wheel that turns), turn the valve clockwise as far as you can.
Is it bad to shut off water to house?
Turning off the main water supply to your home is the best defense against flooding caused by a burst pipe or other plumbing failure. If you do spring a leak inside, the line will be under some initial pressure, but it will not continue to spray water.
What to do if water heater stops working?
A water heater that produces no hot water may not be getting power, or it may have a tripped limit switch or one or more failed heating elements. First, check the water heater’s circuit breaker in the service panel to make sure it hasn’t tripped. If the breaker has tripped, switch it off, then switch it back on again.
Why would water heater stop working?
When there’s no hot water, the problem can stem from lack of power, a faulty electric thermostat or a faulty upper electric heating element. When the water’s not hot enough, the problem can be an undersized water heater, crossed hot and cold connections, or a faulty heating element or thermostat.
Why did my gas hot water heater stop working?
If a gas water heater isn’t heating, a common problem is usually that the pilot light has gone out. This may be caused by the gas valve, the natural gas supply, or—more likely—the thermocouple located next to the pilot light.