HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GAS WATER HEATER FILTER

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How to clean your Gas Water Heater Filter. This water heater is vapor proof. You need air to combust with fuel to operate the gas hot water heater. There is a filter on bottom of hot water heater that needs to be cleaned. Especially if it in a laundry room or you have pets. check out this out.
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[@williambellamy6197]

i grew up poor so i fix everything myself ive been working on cars and houses for 45 years and today i was taught something new again think you sir and think ytube

[@ChuckBarron]

get it done william

[@tinman8518]

Chuck, I can't thank you enough. My pilot wouldn't stay lit when I'd go to power it up. I never knew there was a filter in these units. I vacuumed the filter and took some sandpaper to the end of the thermocouple and "bing," the green status light started flashing. I felt like a doctor and my patient's heart beat was back. It's working great again. 10 year old Bradford White. Thanks a bunch!!

[@ChuckBarron]

awesome.

[@milo6373]

250 paper or Emory cloth will do it too...

[@dallasbeus2117]

People who take the time to put together a video to help others are just plain good people. You always learn something. Thanks for taking the time and energy to assemble this video and post it on KZbin. God bless!

[@ChuckBarron]

Thank you Dallas

[@TENDRIL77]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I had major flooding in my basement, and after cleaning the burner out she wouldn't stay lit. This video showed me how the intake worked, so I cleaned everything out, and I can now take a hot shower. It's the little things we take for granted.. like hot water.

[@asiyahad-deenislam5289]

Thank you for being honest enough to show its not all that exspensive to do. You freaking rock dude

[@ChuckBarron]

appreciate you stopping in..

[@danielcabrera6833]

Thank you for sharing. People are more obsessed about criticizing than thanking you for FREE advice. Ive learned a lot from you. Great spirit!!!!

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks Daniel...Kinds words appreciated.

[@victormzv1]

I agree

[@blackfaceturdo9122]

People are wearing masks alone in their cars brah.

[@bkopetti]

You seriously just saved our Christmas. House full of people for a week, no hot water. Problem solved, great instruction.

[@ChuckBarron]

Merry Christmas!

[@djarnoldo516]

Amazing how complicated the heater connections are. That camera view from inside the heater was cool. Thanks for the great video!

[@ChuckBarron]

thank you. i love them shots too

[@herbiecactus6687]

I didn't disconnect any of the wires. Did I have a near-death experience?

[@milo6373]

@@herbiecactus6687 shut gas off , at valve should be ok ..✌️🙏💪☯️🤔

[@tomorrowsdream9184]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video 5 years ago, that helped me tonight 10/13/23. Saved me so much more turmoil. The way you did the video so methodically was A+ for all of us normal folks 😊

[@ChuckBarron]

Glad it helped!

[@paullinder7114]

After two visits, my plumber told me I needed a new water heater but since the the only problem was that it wouldn’t stay lit I decided to watch some videos. Your video saved me from spending $1300 on having a new one installed. Followed your instructions and she works perfectly. Thank you so much

[@TomDerby1]

Chuck, you are awesome! I followed the manufacturer's service instructions to diagnose the problem and ended up taking apart my gas lines and blew out every little orifice. I also just generally cleaned everything possible, except the filter (which I didn't know was a filter). I was actually getting ready to replace my water heater when I stumbled on your videos. I even made a little attachment similar to the one you use to blow out the filter. After cleaning the filter, the heater fired up immediately and I'm looking forward to a warm shower in about an hour. Thanks much for sharing!!!!!

[@ChuckBarron]

Nice...

[@jhenry0688]

@@ChuckBarron Hi Chuck. Great video! Good man! I'm a Charles here as well.. What advice would you give a guy on getting a nut loose that won't budge on the burner main line? I'm attempting to clean out a Rheem LP gas water heater bcuz pilot won't stay lit & 5 days without hot water. The tanks just 5 years old & the wife's ready to kill me! It might have loc tite or something on it? Blue stuff on all line threads that feed the valve, but no one has ever worked on this before & it most likely came from the factory that way. The pilot & thermocouple lines came right off, but the burner line nut is on there so tight it feels like I'm going to damage the valve & it's seal. It's tweaking it pretty good when I attempt to loosen with wrench 🔧 Hope I don't have to request a warranty claim on both the valve box & burner in order to remedy my issue. Best regards friend ✌️

[@jhenry0688]

@@ChuckBarron either it's that or it's reverse threaded, righty loosie instead of righty tighty

[@phillipjones470]

As one other viewer commented that he grew up poor and had to fix most things himself I can relate to that. Thanks for the video. My unit is about seven years old and has never been cleaned, but after viewing your video, I decided to do mine. It didn’t seem to be heatingas hard as it used to, but after cleaning my filter, it seems to be heating a whole lot better. Thanks.

[@ChuckBarron]

Nice work

[@Schmeek]

Thanks for posting - this tip prevented me having to make hasty (and pricey) plumbing decisions.

[@ChuckBarron]

sweet!!!

[@JoyceKlein-y7t]

Thank you so much!. The pilot going off so often and being without hot water for periods of time has been stressful. The outdoor closet where the water heater is kept is dirty and has some crickets inside so most likely this filter does need cleaning.

[@Jmcole1000]

Thank you sir..our 2 year old water heater randomly goes out...been extremely annoying going to shower and no hot water! I'm sure this is what it is as we have a cat that leaves hair everywhere! Thanks again and ignore the haters! Great video!

[@ChuckBarron]

good job.....the haters.....gotta love em. like plumbing the good the bad and the ugly.

[@nuttinbetter2do451]

Im having the same problem with the pilot not staying on. I thank you for your help and contribution.

[@ChuckBarron]

nice

[@trevorherbert6942]

Thanks man i had the same problem only mine was about twice as dirty. I used a vacuum instead because my wife would have shot me for blowing dust all over the house, seemed to work good and it lit right up after. Thanks for the video.

[@ChuckBarron]

Awesome. Plumb on! Happy Wife! Happy Life!

[@tab_nebraska235]

I was gonna ask if a vacuum or shop vac would work if one doesn't have air compressor. Thanks for the point!

[@wagonerkl]

Awesome, thank you. My pilot light kept going out . I replaced the whole assembly thinking it was a bad thermocouple but it still went out. This was the solution. And thanks for taking the time to get good quality video and good angles so we can see what is going on.

[@ChuckBarron]

Great to hear!

[@tcudahey9550]

Thank you sir for posting this informative video. I am a licensed plumber down in Florida. Although I was born in the NY/NJ area. Anyway, I had that exact Bradford White water heater service call last year. No hot water. I remember just re-lighting the pilot light. I tested the gas control valve and it was putting out 380 mv. So it was good. She just called again today. Same problem, no hot water. I am going out again to check but it is probably the filter all clogged with dust and such. Around my area, most of the W/H's are electric. So my gas experience is limited. Thanks again for the video. Your video is better than calling tech support!

[@ChuckBarron]

T, I been there. I learned this from tech support. I did not know about filters until then. good luck

[@tcudahey9550]

@@ChuckBarron I even copied your set-up with the pex 90 in a piece of pex attached to my air compressor to reach into the combustion chamber and blow out the dust and dirt. Except that I used a dust mask....LOL

[@charlessachs6665]

Thanks for the video. My water heater burner wouldn't light even though the pilot light was on. After following your instructions, the burner lit and stayed on. Since the opening of my water heater was large, I didn't even disassemble it as in the video. I just cleaned the debris off the burner by hand and then blew out the debris on filter with a leaf blower. Thanks again.

[@maddenboyjordan4958]

Thank you for that information I got that problem now.I will clean my filter first and then go from there very helpful.

[@ChuckBarron]

my man! 👍

[@tbcldwell]

Thanks for this. We had a guy "clean" our filter with a toilet brush but he didn't take anything apart. Just went underneath the pan and scrub. The unit is about 3 years old and we had ongoing issues with the pilot going out. May go in myself next time and do as you instructed because after his cleaning...it clicked that thermos for over 15 minutes until it came back on so I don't think he really got it cleaned.

[@ermisbeltran2446]

I had never seen anyone who did his job like you did. My respect ✊ to you Sr. I’m a new subscriber to your channel.

[@ChuckBarron]

we try out best and also to improve daily.

[@suolevramarvelous]

I've tried a supposed reset a few times. My wife shared this with me today. Can't wait to get off work and give this a try. I'm alright with a cool shower mid-summer but really hoping I can take a warm shower this evening.

[@kennethjones3337]

Excellent video, I learned something NEW TODAY! I could not keep my burning fire going kept going out. Saw your video and went right to work. My water heater in in a crawl space under my house. I pulled out all kinds of lint, and trash that got drawn into screen. I went on and raised the take a foot off concrete pad to make this job easier next time. Burner stayed burning better now! Thank you for educating me. I also took this time to flush out water heater lots of junk came right out. Cost zero bucks to do this. I have great hot water and burner fire is much better now. Thank you for sharing your knowledg. I subscribed to you channel today as well.

[@ChuckBarron]

Fire in the hole!!! Thanks Kenny

[@JessicaOrban3606]

Love the background music for effect. Man vs Water Heater. Man cleans heater and is once again victorious 💪

[@ChuckBarron]

some like some hate it.....

[@jeremiahp]

We installed my own Bradford Defender five years ago, and I'm having an issue with the pilot light going out intermittently (and gradually more frequently). So, thank you for this video. I dig the custom air nozzle wand! I plan to do this cleaning, replace the anode rod and burner assembly as preventative maintenance, and hopefully get another 5+ years on this unit.

[@ChuckBarron]

awesome....

[@jeremiahp]

@@ChuckBarron may I ask you, besides cleaning the filter, what are one or two other causes of an NG pilot light cutting out intermittently on these Bradford/Honeywell systems? Would a gas burner assembly typically contain the pilot assembly? Thanks..

[@milo6373]

@@jeremiahp needs a sediment trap before regulator on gas supply line ,and thermo sensor or coupler needs cleaning or replacement, WH should be on pedestal or stand minimum 18 " from the floor , and don't put a dryer to close lint issue will create a hazardous fire hazard or start up issues...✌️☝️🙏💪🤔

[@tryan7]

I purchased one from Sears 25 years ago and still works. Sears top of the line. Good maintenance, and it will last. I live alone. 😮😊

[@tryan7]

​@J. P. I change my thermocouple regularly. I keep it clean, as s shown. Drain the tank regularly. My hot water water heater is 25 years old. 1 person in the house. 😊

[@truthwins9044]

Just subscribed and gave you a like! Have a question please as my dad just passed away and someone is trying to con my 76 year old mother widow into buying a new water heater I believe. They came out once as it went out and I couldn’t get the pilot to light and just like here after 2 days it went out again and I cannot get it to light as it seems like it isn’t getting gas. They replaced the thermal couple q340a1074. I didn’t see them clean it out except the burner plate and before they cleaned the burner plate they said it was burned up and after it was cleaned it looked like a new one and had only surface rust and it didn’t have any burn marks , pits or holes. They didn’t take in a compressor or a tank so I’m guessing they didn’t clean the filter and I will say it is a 20-30 year old unit so I don’t know how the older ones look like compared to the newer one as far as the screen you cleaned you just cleaned out. So if you can give me some advice I’d be VERY GREAT FULL. PLEASE AS WE JUST CALLED THEM BACK NOW.

[@chiefrockerwakida2789]

Thank you so much for your help. I do think it might be a little better to vacuum first then use the pressurized air. I’m glad you showed us it’s works this way also. I’m wondering if I could still do this without removing the whole gas burner though. Hopefully a small hose attachment will save me $ from calling someone out several times. Keep up the great work.

[@ChuckBarron]

Glad I could help!

[@worldview730]

Real trooper, 99% of people will not do this , your really dedicated to your appliances. I bet you get good life & performance out of all them

[@douglasdailey5998]

Never new that the water heater had filter. I really learned something here thanks for this video.

[@ChuckBarron]

thank you stopping in.

[@sbiegs3885]

Douglas Dailey Not all water heaters have filters. Most new power vent w/h do.

[@ChuckBarron]

S, all atmospheric water heaters are vapor proof. All need fresh air to combust. Thank you sir. Plumb on brother.

[@dudeonbike800]

Thank you, kind sir! You may have just saved me a few hundred dollars! Edit: Yes, you did! I had a heater stop working yesterday. Pilot would not relight. So your video got my water heater up and functioning again. I grabbed the ShopVac and the tools and went to work. This heater had a filter along the base where the air intake holes are. This was very clogged with dust & crap. Then, once I removed the burner assembly, a fine rectangular filter was located below the burner, but above the base - a secondary, finer filter. I cleaned both, brushed off the pilot light assembly and cleaned everything really well. Looks like almost eleven years of accumulated grime were responsible. Reassembled everything and it lit before I even saw the igniter flash. Fired it up and is working great. Big plumbing bill avoided! Thanks again! (Shoulda found this video when another water heater had trouble about a year ago. Oh well, live and learn!)

[@ChuckBarron]

Excellent!

[@kenowens4543]

Thank you, great info. I spent about a week changed tc twice and was ready to replace whole thing. Luckily I found this video blew out the bottom and works like a charm.

[@ChuckBarron]

amen.....

[@tttarms1970]

I'm having the same prob....2 tc...driving me nuts.. stays on for about 15 mins tho....then nothing.. so I'm going to run my hose from the garage to basement window and blow this #$%# filter out....gonna make s curved air nozzle today at work

[@kenowens4543]

@@tttarms1970 it's been over a year now and still works like a charm.

[@tttarms1970]

@@kenowens4543 excellent....made my curved blower today. I'll go home and work on it....hopefully this is the problem....I tested time thermocouple getting 20 mv

[@momandpopbusinessfunding]

Mine was submerged in water and would not stay lit. Drained the water, dried it out and she fired right up!!! GREAT VIDEO, THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!

[@adam2wright261]

This guy on the video he does definitely know what he's talking about I definitely I'm prescribing now cuz this guy really does know what he's doing after three minutes it works fine do hot water now after four days to a week of having no water thank you very much mr. Don't know who you are but your video work

[@ChuckBarron]

Hot Showers! Enjoy....Thanks and have a good day.

[@yvetteperkins2513]

Thank you for the excellent video and instructions...I now know how to do this properly.

[@chrisbradbury5238]

This music is magic. Great vibe to accompany this video

[@ChuckBarron]

gotta vibe while editing. ha.

[@jacquelynwilliams4723]

My water heater went out after 3 to 4 inches of water in flooded basement. I can't get the pilot light to light again. Between the water and multiple pets, I think it's time to clean the thing. Thank you for the information.

[@ChuckBarron]

If salt water you should replace water heater.

[@kenm117]

Removing the burner to gain access to the filter really isn't that hard to do. And it allows for a thorough cleaning of the filter. For those who don't have an air compressor, a brush and vacuum cleaner should also work. Thanks Chuck.

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes sir....Thanks Ken

[@herbiecactus6687]

Thanks Ken, I was going to ask about not having a compressor.

[@JamesLoftis-xl5hl]

You just saved me a call to a repair man and possibly a new water heater cost. Thank you so much!

[@tvrz99]

one of the best videos made on youtube, that's how it should be done and very good music too, thank you a lot

[@ChuckBarron]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate that Tv

[@GerryLamanski]

Chuck--You just blew my mind! I am a fabricator artistic insane maker dude who fixes all my stuff. My water heater of 5 years was not lighting. I did exactly what you did and IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!! I have since made some beer money by betting my friends that water heaters have filters! Whe Knew-best you tube video ive seen!!!! Thank you keep up the great work.

[@ChuckBarron]

Lets go daddio!!!!

[@autophile525i]

Great results! Thanks for sharing.

[@ChuckBarron]

Our pleasure!

[@whodeyfan4064]

Thanks for sharing this video. My water heater won't stay lit and my gut tells me this is the problem. I hope I can take it apart and put it back together so easily like you did. I'm going to do this today.

[@ChuckBarron]

Get er done tracey...

[@herbiecactus6687]

Results?

[@KDO-wi7qt]

Great Video! Looks like i have some work to do this weekend! Thanks buddy

[@ChuckBarron]

Have fun!

[@xelaju8]

Good job. I did that to my water heater tonight. We will see if I have to reset the safety again. Hopefully that was the problem. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesmartinez1401]

Great video and camera angles. My water heater goes out every 6 to 8 months. But i only brush and vac the very bottom out. My water heater in in a small room with washer and dryer so I can get dusty. Now that I see you attack the flame arrestor/ filter from the top burner opening, bottom and side I will do that. Should last longer now. Thanks bro!

[@ChuckBarron]

get er done James

[@ImportDomestic2006]

So I just installed a brand new hot water heater and it has the same vapor proof chamber with filter underneath. AO Smith 300 model hot water heater how often should I clean the filter? By the way it also has a mesh filter around the hot water heater as well.

[@riomar9]

AWESOME VIDEO CHUCK, DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT FILTER...THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@ChuckBarron]

Glad to help

[@brianhartman3186]

Great video and info! Thank you for taking the time to show us home handy men how to fix this!

[@dean3583]

He blew dust from one place to another inside the burner. Why not using a vacuum cleaner?

[@ChuckBarron]

I have used a vacuum and it did not work. I found that air compressor blows that ceramic disk or stainless screen clean for easy light and move on. mask up though

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@ChuckBarron you should use the air. The vacuum is to catch all that shit you blew everywhere. Look at the Flame! It's not even close to Burning Correctly? Once again "WHY" Oh, why is. YOU MADE YOUR MONEY. RIGHT?

[@ridethepace6005]

@@ltsgarage7780 You do realize that dust in the air will give you a flame like that too. To be fair, he only showed about 10 seconds of the flame immediately after re-light.

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@ridethepace6005 that's funny. How long you been doing this?

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@ridethepace6005 I just looked at it again. The flame completely settled. It's not the dirt in the air. This burner & flame were not burning correctly at all. If you think that it is. You really should get out of the business.

[@mariobaguio]

Thank you for showing how to make the burner work when it is not turning on

[@ChuckBarron]

your welcome.

[@WARPapaRouge]

Loving the epic music and @ 5:37 where Chuck is enjoying his job a little too much.

[@ChuckBarron]

fun fun fun lol

[@noneofyour2827]

I see a code violation --- Galvanized gas pipe ! I watched your video and that is what I have done sense they changed to this type of water heaters but its good to see I and doing about the same thing vary informative I thought thanks

[@ChuckBarron]

Code Red! Naaa galv ok here in Jersey. We plumbers brother.

[@KRay-fb2vf]

I had no idea there was a filter. Thanks for your work to help us.

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes Yes get er done.

[@eyeofbass]

K. Sorenson yah, after six years with a new gas water heater, now there’s a problem, and I suspect it’s a dirty filter. Upon reading some of the labels on the tank, it says to check/clean the filter every SIX months. Ugh, things I never knew. Ah well, looks like I got an extra 5-years and 6-months, so time to pay my dues. Thanks to Chuck for the video and guidance. Much appreciated!

[@backpakja3339]

Thanks for sharing this, it’s helped me figure stuff out as a DIY!!

[@ChuckBarron]

awesome!

[@anthonynelson9136]

Very informative video. The one thing I learned from it was that I am too old and fat to do this myself so when my grandson comes over he will be watching your video. I do have one question, how did you train your mouse to hold the camera that steady inside the water heater?

[@marcosdelossantos5405]

Thank you sir this worked great. I cleaned it all out and it turned on right away thanks again

[@Crazytownmetal6]

Plumbing is a never-ending learning experience

[@ChuckBarron]

never ending.

[@john61952]

Hey Chuck thanks for the info change the few things on my hot water heater but it kept popping the overheat switch I figured it had something to do with airflow did not realize there was an air filter at the base vacuumed it blew it out hot water heater is working fine thanks again bud.

[@davidrosenkrantz4854]

I never new there was screen. Glad I watched and thanks

[@ChuckBarron]

thank you

[@owenpeterson5426]

Hi Chuck, Awesome and thorough video! Im going to clean my filter. My AO Smith keeps shutting down and I have to reset the thermal cut off switch to relight it. I do a lot of woodworking and painting so I think the dust has caused issues. I thought it was the FV Sensor, but it appears mine does not have one. Would the Thermal cutoff switch cut off the HW heater if there's dust/vapor in the air? Thanks!

[@shittaker1is1gay999]

This is an issue I’m having right now, thermal cut off switch trips every time I relight the burner. But when I remove the thermal cut off switch from the tank. The internal thermostat does shut it off. But I gets extremely hot. Any luck with the filter clean?

[@owenpeterson5426]

@@shittaker1is1gay999 Yes, I removed the burner, cleaned the bottom of tank with steel wool and vaccumed it out. Cleaned filter as well as Thermal cut off switch and its been working great since!

[@fernandochavez4312]

Thank for the tip! Your obviously one of the good ones.😀

[@ChuckBarron]

thank you

[@tomeverson5782]

I have been in the building maintenance trade for 25 plus years and have never run across this problem. Thermocouple,gas valve,gas shut-off for non payment in that order. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@ChuckBarron]

yes sir. Thank you

[@MikeB-jn2bu]

Its a closed combustion chamber, the filter at the bottom serves two purposes, only lets air and gas fumes in if present that would then burn off in gas chamber. The filter won't let the ignited gas fumes traver back out of the filter witch could cause a explosion.

[@kkutube1972]

I really like the idea of using a compressure as I never even seen or know that filter needs cleaning. But you really do need to shop vac during blowing or something. No way I can just do that and move on or keep using that type of work.

[@ChuckBarron]

That was a blooper on my end. I did not have vacuum with me. I use a vacuum and compressor now.

[@dudeonbike800]

@@ChuckBarron yeah, a ShopVac and compressor together are great. Suck up all the loose crap around, then get the stuff the vacuum won't grab with the 100 psi. THEN re-vacuum to pick up all the freshly-dislodged crap! Sucks breathing someone else's dust, debris, hair, and crap from 20 years. YUCK!

[@vetclinic4941]

Hey Chuck. Thanks for the vid. I have an almost identical Brad/White Heater. I've been REALLY fretting this year, having done all you did in the vid, that my flames are pretty yellow. Yours look pretty yellow too. Maybe my memory is just bad but it seems that in years past my flame was MUCH bluer. I actually called a plumber today to talk about replacement. Mine was made in 2004 and I can't find just the burner from that vintage. I think yours is a bit newer than mine. What is your opinion on your flame color? Is yours NG or propane? Thanks again!!!

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Nice camera work, and love the music. Thanks Chuck.

[@ChuckBarron]

I love them shots.

[@davidhorsley4657]

The only thing I do different is aim a shop vac in there during the compressed air treatment, to catch some of the junk. Good video!

[@whocares6901]

Lol, the dramatic music in the background. Epic and profound.

[@ChuckBarron]

Mike Arnold gotta add some music for your listening enjoyment

[@whocares6901]

@@ChuckBarron As a home inspector, you reminded me, I need to make a few vids. Good job btw.

[@ChuckBarron]

for sure...im sure you would do well.

[@monicubanito]

Very good video. My water heater is outside under a roof but it rained with air and it got wet and the pilot went out, I tried to turn it on but due to the humidity the pilot did not light and stop that gas and ISO accumulated inside and it Leave it like that, any advice you can give me, thanks

[@ChuckBarron]

missed this. how you make out?

[@MrDrichey]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate the extra effort to bring us DIYers into your world. I will definitely do this with my gas water heater. However I'm not sure it's the issue. I can see how that filter being dirty would cause the burner to not stay lit...I assume because it can't get oxygen if filter is too dirty? Anyway with mine it's staying lit, but I am getting progressively lower water temp with higher and higher temp settings. I have tried to flush it, but not really sure I'm getting all the crap out. But I live in a highly corrosive environment too...Texas Gulf Coast. Love the music too btw. Haha.

[@ChuckBarron]

filter for sure on pilot not staying lit. not sure on your other issue. maybe thermostat valve...

[@Hever73]

How old is your unit?

[@anhonestman1234]

Wow. Does this filter exist in all water heaters? I ask as I cleaned out and replaced the anode rod in my water heater years ago but never knew there was an actual filter below the burner. I know I had my flashlight and vacuum in there. Did not attempt to blow this part out …

[@DC-SA1]

Love the background music, I thought for a moment I was watching Indiana Jones or something 😂

[@ChuckBarron]

hold on let me get my hat....lol

[@EnnisSmith]

Thanks Chuck. I have the same hot water heater, and have been experiencing issues with the pilot blowing out. The unit has never been cleaned so I'm going to give it a go.

[@ChuckBarron]

get er done and good luck

[@elg1514]

Is there a reason not to use a vacuum before blowing out the screen?

[@ChuckBarron]

I have had bad luck with that....now i just crush it with air.

[@autophile525i]

I was thinking the same. Seems like some of that debris on top of the screen would have gone away with a vac. Then blow out the filter with compressed air and vac up all the debris (and hair) around the edge.

[@yukiostrachan2048]

Thank you for your step by step troubleshooting and clear explanations. New subscriber.

[@johningram6264]

I've seen that issue plenty of times and I would guarantee the technician before you changed thermocouple and never thought to clean the screen. I keep a dryer lent brush in my van for that exact reason. But I like you pex 90 blower apparatus. 👍

[@ChuckBarron]

they say bradford makes a nice gizmo for this....im gonna check it out.

[@Crazzyideas1]

Thought it be harder, its a lot easier, thanks brother.

[@ChuckBarron]

Awesome.

[@stevecarlson6462]

I never even knew there was a filter! Thank you Chuck!

[@ChuckBarron]

You bet!

[@mattgrommesh4125]

I'm a 2nd year apprentice trying to learn more about these systems. Great video. 👍

[@heatherwoods5074]

Thank you! very much my boyfriend fix the problem with the hot water heater today.We had a horrible Thanksgiving because of it you saved the day thank you very much😃😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes Yes....now pass that pumpkin pie.....ha.

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Keep up the good work a for effort did you use the vacuum?

[@pesto12601]

Seems like he is Making Love to that water heater... someone who clearly enjoys his job!

[@ChuckBarron]

so many noises....lol.....

[@christophertabbee5902]

Haha. Literally. I love it.

[@cryptowish775]

Good job I learned something new today. No one ever showed me & probably don't know themselves. I feel like a expert now 😆 Thanks

[@clarksafg]

Dude there was so much dog hair, I moved my coffee..lol. Good job

[@ChuckBarron]

lol

[@anhhaineou.s.a425]

Thanks for sharing. I am a handyman never thought doing this After learning I will put this item in the menu for customers.

[@ChuckBarron]

On the Daily special I hope. Name it the CB1. lol

[@allenwooldridge7248]

Awesome, never knew this. Thanks Chuck, you're the man!

[@ChuckBarron]

Allen, we networking brother....ha....Plumb on Dawg!

[@cirilopalaganas7555]

Allen Wooldridge why there is water omn top of the stove type water heater?

[@stephenrodwell8125]

Thank you so much! I have the same issue as this homeowner, so tomorrow I plan to clean my filter. Hopefully it will resolve the issue, if not, at least I learned something. 😉

[@marbledillon]

Interesting. I never knew there was a filter in those - I always thought if pliot doesn't stay lit 9/10 times it's the thermocouple being bad.

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes sir.

[@tedberg1635]

My novices guess would be that normally water heaters don't last long enough for the filters to clog, so people are not familiar with them

[@ChuckBarron]

depends on the location of water heater. Thanks ted

[@bus-fun-addict]

I guess that is a filter for combustion air..ive never seen one. I chuckled a couple weeks ago when i saw the thumbnail . I thought it was clickbait.(you know like-" go in the truck and get the board stretcher") I just the thumbnail again today and said what the hell. Glad i clicked!

[@ChuckBarron]

true story....ha

[@BoxcarJerry]

Another happy customer , I never knew there was a filter in there . Good stuff as usual .

[@ChuckBarron]

thanks jerry

[@kayaking1000]

Hey Chuck, have the same water heater. It's only about 16 months old. Pilot stays lit but the burner won't light. I have a nearby dryer, didn't notice the dryer vent was disconnected. Could be the problem

[@herbiecactus6687]

Well, what was it?

[@kayaking1000]

@@herbiecactus6687 Control unit

[@Soothsayer-rs5nb]

Forget the haters....just keyboard heroes !.....Good vid Chuck...thanks

[@ChuckBarron]

Love me some haters.....he be a member soon..

[@colomacountry]

Love the soundtrack..when the washing machine started thumping I thought I was watching orcs march out of Khazad-dum (Moria). Thankfully I hady 130 psi diy air blaster with me.

[@ytrbro1041]

cool the star wars music is a nice touch! 😀

[@ChuckBarron]

Storm Troopers are next.....lol

[@dimitricostiuc4401]

Thank you very much just fix the one with exactly same problem the video was great help

[@mrmasonry9792]

Very good video however of course I would say perhaps to use a vacuum with the compressed air to suck up all that crap. You did a stellar job but when you fired that bad boy up I saw the flame has a lot of yellow which Im sure you know means incomplete combustion. That could be really dangerous if the vent pipe came off or had a leak. When It is burning clean and totally blue there "should" be no danger. I was curious of you wire brushed the burner before you put it back? I know how it is though, you did a big job and usually it is getting late and you want to get out of there. I was just curious if you thought it may be a problem or not. I was a HVAC/GAS tech for about 10 years before I gave it up for computers! Oy I hate computers. In HVAC you roll around in the dirt fixing a machine. With computers you still roll around in the dirt but its like trying to fix the mentally ill.

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks Mr. I did clean burner and I have used vaccums and with no success. Can you recommend a good one. I know some guys have used them but since I have had success with compressor I always use it.

[@mrmasonry9792]

@@ChuckBarron I used to use a 1 gallon shop vac that had a lot of power but it wont clean those filters though. You definitely have to blow the crap out of them with compressed air. I meant to suck all the stuff up that the compressed air blew out. I like the tool you fabricated for that purpose too. Good work man and great video! I especially liked the view from inside the water heater.

[@ChuckBarron]

the view under is killer. We as human cannot get our big heads down low enough to appreciate the interior of a water heater.

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@ChuckBarron try both. Not leaving a mess is why you use the vacuum. They wont clean the filter. Plus. A vacuum trys to suck the dirt thru. The air blows it back thru. Its called Common Sense. Use both!

[@ChuckBarron]

oh lee....message receive. Im gonna bring shop vac too...your correct...Im gonna throw in a laundry room cleansing too.

[@misterklumsy4159]

If i were to take out the pilot would i need to turn the gas and water off before doing so??

[@robregal8008]

You're reference to Brigantine kept me watching. Originally from EHT, though now live in AZ. Great video! About to flush our water heater, but good to learn about this too. Thanks!

[@ChuckBarron]

brig......Nice. thanks. rob.

[@ericdolan3552]

Great info and tutorial, the music and production quality of the video is awesome