How often should the burner and pilot on a gas water heater be cleaned?
The main burner, pilot burner, and flame arrestor must be cleaned at periodic intervals, not more than six months.
What is the most common problem with a gas hot water heater?
Some common problems for all types of Hot Water Heaters are, pressure relief valves, leaks, sediment, drain valves, anode rods and dip tubes. A general troubleshooting discussion is provide in the article, ‘Identifying and Repairing Water Heater Problems’.
How much does it cost to replace pilot light on water heater?
The thermocouple is an apparatus that senses whether the pilot light is lit and triggers the gas control valve. Repairs typically cost about $150 to have it done professionally, though a new thermocouple itself only costs about $20 on average.
How do you clean a gas water heater burner?
Clean the burner ports by brushing loose debris out with an old toothbrush. Fit a brush attachment to the vacuum cleaner hose and clean the entire assembly, including the inside of the combustion chamber and the exposed portion of the circular flame arrestor situated below the burner.
What does it mean when your hot water heater won’t stay lit?
If your gas water heater doesn’t stay lit, you may have a defective control thermostat. The gas supply to the pilot assembly is controlled by this valve. If the pilot light won’t stay lit and the thermocouple is okay, then the thermostatic control valve may be defective.
Will gas water heater work without electricity?
Gas water heaters don’t use electricity as a fuel, and many homeowners assume they will work in a power outage. If your gas water heater uses a continuous gas pilot light, it is likely that your gas water heater will continue to function normally in the event of a power outage.
Which type of water heater has the slowest recovery rate?
A water heater with a good recovery rate will heat the water back up quickly and return the radiant system to its desired operating temperature (125 degrees). Gas and oil fired water heaters offer the quickest recovery rates, electric water heaters the slowest.
How long do gas water heaters last?
Typically a residential hot water heater lasts between 6 and 13 years. Beyond 12 years, you are on borrowed time!
How do you know when a gas water heater is going bad?
Signs Your Hot Water Heater Is Going to Fail
- Water leaking from the heating tank.
- Age of the water heater.
- Running out of hot water quickly.
- Inconsistent water temperature in the shower.
- Discolored water coming from faucets.
- Unusual noises coming from the water heater.
- Lower water pressure.