If i understand correctly, your pilot flame is lighting correctly.

Whirlpool water heater pilot light won't light. If you’ve looked at the. Whirlpool gas hot water tank pilot wont light This is another issue that occurs less frequently, so you must eliminate other possibilities.

Light your match or you can use a lighter. We have tried to relight it but once the thermocouple over. A faulty main control can be the reason why the pilot light won’t stay on.

Yes it should shut off when the tankful of water is up to temperature. Flame sensors can fail if they are dislodged and the burner won’t detect the pilot light’s flame. When the gas burner comes on, use a 50/50 dish soap/water mix to test the screw joints for air.

Dirt, oil, and occasionally carbon can build up and. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. Turn the gas on at the tank and heater.

In order to start the pilot, you need to make sure that the knob on the gas control valve is fully pushed in. Only if you see that the pilot light is staying lit, turn the gas knob back to the on position. This issue is most likely caused by one of.

Received 213 votes on 196 posts. A water heater pilot lights but not the burner if the thermostat is damaged or over 10 years old. Put the flame from the.