Easiest Way To Light A Gas Water Heater Pilot Light

Are you running out of hot water or your hot water is only lukewarm? The most common problem which can be easily fixed is your pilot light went out if you have a gas water heater. I will walk you through the lighting process but also show you all the different components and internals which are involved in lighting and maintaining a pilot light which is essential to correct operation of your gas water heater.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:57 Things To Check Prior To Lighting Pilot Light
1:40 Pilot Lighting Procedure (Honeywell Control Valve)
4:17 Water Temp Safety Check After Lighting Pilot Light
5:17 Removing Burner From Gas Water Heater
6:07 Parts Overview On Gas Water Heater (Burner and Pilot Light)
8:43 Reinstallng Burner From Gas Water Heater
9:41 Other Solutions For Shower Water Temp Cooler Than Desired
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[@Katie10820]

Side note: the repair technician that came out suggested your video because I could not afford the cost of him dismantling the unit, cleaning it then reassembing it. He said it was easy to clean and told me to blow through the thermal coupling. He shut off the gas for me, unplugged what needed to be unplugged and directed me to your video. He said he wouldn't charge me for the service call, which was on a Saturday. Just pointing out there are still good people out there that are willing to help those who can't afford to hire someone.

[@Otvoofficial]

He nice cz you a gal

[@jjzendejas5630]

Nice good bless you and him 🙏💪👍

[@nv_chino]

How much did it cost? What helped was because you’re a woman and you probably had a good conversation/interaction with him lol but yes there’s good people out there that would do something like this

[@Da5thSith]

So what happened did it worked or not?

[@youngprince716]

That's the type of person that you should throw a 50 dollar tip if you can afford it.

[@sweetpeamissyp7293]

My hubby ( who always takes care of everything ❤️)is sick with the flu so I wanted to do it myself without bothering him & I did thanks to this video! Thanks so much!

[@nv_chino]

Great wife !

[@_delfinameza]

College girl here & I just had our maintenance guy stop by a day or so ago to relight the pilot. Dang thing went out again and was afraid I’d have to call him out again. Thanks to the breakdown of the parts in this video, I figured out which part was actually releasing the gas and in charge of igniting the pilot. I got it to the light on my first try! Thank so much!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice work 🙌

[@jenifurinwy2066]

Newly divorced with no clue how to do this. Saved me a service call. Sincere thanks.

[@RickardReelz]

you saved me with the waiting 10 minutes thing! I didn't see a spark so I though I had another issues entirely. You have to have it on OFF and wait 10 Minutes and it still took a good 30 seconds or so of clicking the ignitor before it lit.

[@partychefamanda4007]

Discovered late at night that our hot water tank was not heating. I followed all the directions on the tank with no luck so I resigned to let my hubby know so he wouldn’t be surprised in the morning when he showered and to call the technician in the AM. Being the stubborn person that I am, I decided to check KZbin and found this video which gave better details about lighting the pilot light and voilà, it lit. Thank you, thank you, thank you. No technician needed and I get hot water to shower with. As a woman, this is somewhat empowering for me.

[@hizerjason]

Just moved into a new apartment and went to take a shower and the water was cold 🥶 Realized the hot water tank was off. Told landlord and they scheduled a guy to come look at it. I found this video and figured out how to do it myself! Called the landlord and told them I got it. Made me feel manly 😂 great video! Thanks!

[@nv_chino]

Hahaha shit was cold asf I didn’t wanna do a cold shower

[@Thegreendingler]

Im dealing with this exact issue rn... except theres no honeywell thing attached to the heater to mess with fml

[@Da5thSith]

Just looked at ya video for the pass two days & man I gotta say thank u. I changed the ignitor switch & the ignitor system. I've order the stuff of Amazon & saved me a ton of money from plumbers. Thanks for inspiring me.

[@lupe2]

You are very thorough and patient and you actually explain it slow enough while making sense! Thank you!!! I just needed to watch from the beginning, up to 5:05 to light up the pilot on my water heater. You are a blessing, and I appreciate you!

[@DarthBalsamic]

My water heater just went out and this video helped take me through the steps in how to get it back up. Thank you sir. This is why I've subscribed to this channel. You do good work.

[@fayebradford3197]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@nv_chino]

I gotta learn this so I won’t bother my bro anymore

[@araceliadams34]

Thank you. I just had to restart my water heater. Had to read all those instructions. You simplified it that if it goes out again. I'll be able to turn it back on. Again, Thank You.

[@B-Slade]

This was really done fantastically. Thank you for this! And may you continue seeing much deserved success here on KZbin, and I’m sure also in the field.

[@lvmomma46]

Great video. Gave us confidence to do it ourselves. Turns out it's not just the pilot being out, but it was great to watch your video to help us diagnose. Thank you very much for your great explanation.

[@Staticsiren]

Thank you so much! As a first time homeowner, I had no idea how to handle it when my hot water heater stopped working! This got it going again, though!!

[@paulturner8394]

Don't think I waited long enough the first time. Seemed like more than 10 min. Waited like 30 min then went back. Worked like a charm. Thanks bro

[@kennethfingleton4794]

I got a call on a Honeywell controlled Rheem water heater today and it has an intermittent problem. I said I would call back in a half hour. Then I watched this video and was confident if they bought a new control for that 2012 heater, I would install it for them. Thank You! ~ Retired Electrician

[@mia6755]

Best video for figuring out the Honeywell valve. My pilot would not light. Took burner assembly out and detected a weak spark. Little light snadpaper to the ignitor and put it back together. Pilot came on after 1st click. Now back to normal. Thanks again.

[@habtomnegusse7671]

Thank you so much for your very helpful explanation. After I shut down all the line valves for 10 minutes, I rotated the dial to pilot push down at the same time and pushed ignite. It lit up twice. Thanks!

[@richardrivera9867]

Outstanding video. Been 3 days without hot water. Repair guy can't make it for another 3 days. I feel confident now to fix the problem myself.

[@beautifulsoul7446]

OMG! Thank you so much. You literally explained in a way that made it super easy.

[@julienemier3630]

Many thanks, it was my first time having to relight the gas water heater pilot and your instructions were simple and clear , thanks again!

[@girijamuthangi6138]

This video answered the one question that I never found in other videos. Turn the gas on before you set to pilot and ignite the flame. Very simple to follow video. Loved it and found it so useful

[@karajokoo]

You are a master instructor. Not only did you teach us the correct procedure and a lot more, but you did it with such calm and poise as a gospel reader in church. I was successful in reigniting my pilot and getting the heater to put out hot water. I thank you very much for your help. 👏👏👏👏 😉

[@roberts1159]

Very informative video as usual. The only fine point I would add is after connecting pilot tube and gas to gas valve is to test for leaks with soap bubbles.

[@chicanachick2648]

Or a gas leak detector

[@yvonnesampson-austin4493]

Thank you so much 😊 I was able to re-light the burner on my water heater....I was so scared but it worked. After pressing the ignite button 10 or more times the status light started to flash showing it is working properly. I was able to turn the dial back to where it was between (A &B) and TA DAH 🔥 flames. My pilot is now lit and operating!!!!!!

[@6JWB9]

Thank you so much! I was going to install a new heater and just watched your video and saved 2k by not replacing my 50 gallon gas water heater!!! As you mentioned, the issue simply solved by wait for 10 mins then restart. 😊👍🏻 Subscribed!

[@MrMicsau]

Thank you so much. I was out of water for 2 days because the tech shop is not opened weekend. 5 min into your video and I was able to fix this .

[@BobRobbie-dm6ch]

At about 3:38 you said "you may have to click it several times...." was exactly what I needed to hear!!! This is an awesome video. Thank you sooooo much! FYI for anyone trying to do this, the sight glass on our hot water heater does not look directly at the pilot light, I had to move my head to the right to see the pilot light.

[@sweetpeamissyp7293]

Ty for this!

[@pj45670]

That was an extremely helpful video thank you! I've never had a problem re lighting my pilot but I think I used up the three try rule, I turned it off for 10 minutes like you suggested and it lit right up! Thanks again

[@jakel.4291]

Excellent video, power outage took out my water heater's pilot somehow, watched other videos but this one is superior for several reasons: 1) Explains where to look to see the pilot light and the sparker, 2) explains all the components of the system using CORRECT terminology, 3) No beating around the bush with a 4 minute lead up. Bonus: explains the tiny reset switch, but doesn't go into much detail - i'd like to know more about what the switch looks like/feels like if it is not 'on' or needs to be pressed.

[@icedog1015]

Very informative video, highly recommended. Lost power off an on for about 2 hours yesterday afternoon. Seemed like with the heavy rain and wind we had, somehow the pilot went out. Had to do this process twice, but finally got it up and running. Big tank, so taking some time of course to heat back up. Had a bit of worry with some orange flame at the startup, but posts on reddit seems to state that is normal after being so cold for a while. shut off like normal once heated up and when restarted, back to a blue flame. all seems well. probably saved a good bit on a service call, that I could do with this very informative guide. Much appropriated, would highly recommend.

[@richrangerrich]

Tremendous explanation of the whole system........very well done !

[@ss-hq8mx]

thank you for making the video. very clear instruction and to the point. It helped me fix my heater issue.

[@harsharao2426]

Cool. Following your directions, got it working like I was a Pro! Thanks.

[@apriljones2950]

Thank you, helped me so much. My son and I followed your instructions, and lit the pilot light.

[@offoff8709]

Thanks Scott the info in this video was very helpful ! I was able to get my whirlpool unit back up and working ! Thanks again !

[@AdrianaWhitney]

Thank you so much for this video! I watched a couple of them before this one but I think they assume you know the basics but you brought it to my level of 0 understanding and I did it. The attic is a freaking oven today so I’m happy I was able to do it quickly.

[@jamesarmstrong8051]

I can't thank you enough, answered all my questions and I learned some new things, thank you!

[@lotus550]

What if you don’t hear the hissing when you press the dial?

[@CV-uy1jc]

Scott, very good information. I need a video showing the correct flume installation. We’ve been told that our flume was installed incorrectly and that’s why the pilot light goes out. However, great video!

[@anthonyhanna1624]

Thank you so much. I've never attempted anything like this before. I did exactly what you said to do and it worked! TYSM!!!

[@Ryaa680]

Thank you so much!! I didn’t even know these had a looking glass!! Pilot kept going out after a few seconds. After it ignited, I had to really hold the pilot button in (feeding it gas) for while until the status light came on. Otherwise the flame would just quit. (Abt 10 seconds). So fortunate I had a Honeywell like the one you have!!!

[@ThimJam]

Thank you. I read the directions on the water heater but it didn't light and after a few tries i was smelling gas. So I turned it off to wait 10 minutes. While waiting I found and watched your video; which luckily was 10 minutes long. Then went back and it lit up quickly and easily. Thanks for the assist.

[@juliaashley2946]

i did it myself!!!!!! watched video a couple times . . . details matter!!! thank you sir!!!

[@laurihatlelid1913]

Thank you! I need these instructions today. So clear.

[@billbarnette6708]

Thank you for this video! Your methodical step by step style enabled me to get pilot light relit easily and pain free! THANK YOU.

[@shaynehensel3955]

Watched multiple videos before this one, this one worked. Thanks

[@ABarilone]

Thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I needed to see to get mine running again.

[@cheddarmac7935]

You been really helpful with your videos!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thx, appreciate the support 👍

[@jenn11clark]

Great video, worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@hlobend2111]

Excellent Show and Tell instruction. Thank You.

[@JonathanWilcox85]

Hey thanks, super helpful as I went through my first time having to relight my pilot! Take care.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help!

[@andreamorgan9355]

Thank you had to fix it late and night and you helped do that!

[@bernlitzner2739]

Thx...Always wondered how the control valve got it's power. I thought it must have had an internal battery.

[@onlythewise1]

i feel better with theses videos with my home now

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Awesome, that is exactly what we are here for 👍

[@rcmrcm3370]

Practice makes perfect, your videos keep getting better.

[@marjorier3458]

This was the perfect instruction for a first-time user. The instruction is not rushed, and it included important signs that each step had been completed (e.g., keep pressure on pilot button to ignite, and then viewing flame through the tiny window. Thank you so much.

[@mariobaguio]

Thank you i am planning to do maintenance work on my water heater, cleaning inside and you just show me how to do it

[@DanielOrtiz-qn7fe]

Thank you for your great breakdown! I was able to troubleshoot this and got it working again!

[@yonasmilo]

Went smooth for me just like you said it. Thank you

[@weltsunlimited]

Excellent Video/Instruction.....🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽

[@frankirussell2966]

Thanks! Exactly what I needed!

[@luciaoushamilton9369]

Thank you so much I never let water heater day four of my life your video really help me detail Max. Thank you.

[@garik1018]

Love your videos brother, always so detailed that anyone can do it.

[@chrisambrose8278]

Thank you! Worked like a charm! Exactly as you showed.

[@SunkistSquirt]

Scott...I was just telling the wife that you have the best home repair videos. She tells me that our adult daughter uses your videos also. Thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for all the support 🙌

[@MaryDaniels-ix8wh]

Would a new valve control board fix all the problems ?

[@theshadow4743]

Great video with step by step instructions. I viewed other videos. They don't come close to yours. Thanks !!!

[@davegmarti]

Great way to present this information. Left me with no questions about how it all works.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

👍

[@Chicagocubbiegirl]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I needed.

[@markfinnell2148]

Very informative video I'm not sure if you answer any questions. We woke up yesterday morning to cold water I tried lighting it per your instructions on the video. The breaker is on, and I'm not getting any spark. What should be my next step to help narrow it down?

[@SusanJohnson-mv3ge]

Thank you very simple to follow!!

[@HerkoufSiikam]

Excellent video. You saved the day! Thank you!

[@thomascabrales6740]

Thank you for your help!! This video lead me in the right direction!!

[@josiahraynor6558]

Wow thank you!

[@jacyellowtree6043]

Thank you!

[@straighttalkjaknja2150]

Thank you sir I did it and it works

[@mehaul100]

Thank you for the thorough lesson.

[@gabinorodriguez118]

Thank you for your time works for me.

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Fantastic. Very detailed

[@nb5034]

Video helped me and wifey light our heater, thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@Adenfall]

This always very needed thank you!

[@chrisw1462]

Thank you!!! Money grubber that installed our new water heater didn't say a thing about how to relight it or about the overheat switch. Our water heater stopped working this morning, and though I understood the relight instructions just fine, the stupid light wouldn't come on. I would have never known how to reset the overheat switch if it wasn't for this video.

[@jimmylin5891]

Thank you so much. It works perfectly for me.

[@81Blankita]

Thanks for sharing what you know, help me a lot. God bless you 🙏

[@cmango112]

Great instructions! Only issue is that I do NOT see an ignition spark. I installed a new ignition switch, still no spark. Any ideas?

[@1ncptech]

The reset worked! Thanks!

[@kidstoyreview4560]

Thank you very much that was very helpful

[@rosiegreen7121]

Thanks for the info. It came on with no problem

[@mypilateswellington]

Awesome video and very imformitive. I'm having trouble lighting pilot in my LP water heater. I followed your video except for pulling the pilot out, question, in the off position when I press the ignition button i can see a spark but when I switch over to pilot I dont see the spark anymore, can you advise? Thank you!!

[@hooberdoober576]

Useful information in contrast to most KZbin vids.

[@eliut8888]

Excellent hoy explains

[@sonjamcclinton5406]

OMG...!!! Thank you so much. You were a great help in this video..

[@mikejohnson9118]

Several...Several...Many...Many times. But great tip on resetting the control unit for 10 minutes. THX!

[@amitjangra06]

Thank you for explaining it so simply!!

[@FantosmeEntertainment]

Thank you so much for this!!! This was super helpful!!

[@jmgalbo1]

When the dial is in the pilot position and I depress and hold and push the igniter button there is no hiss sound, no gas being released and no ignition. My tank is 14 years old, never had a problem with it and it just stopped working. Thanks for a clear and easy to understand video.

[@nv_chino]

Think you have to keep pressing the igniter , we had to press ours more than a couple times

[@dianatorres6988]

Great video. My mom had this water heater, and every time it's windy, the water heater pilot light goes out.any suggestions with preventing shut off in the wind?

[@justmo6793]

What can I do if my pilot button isn’t working properly and making a spark

[@thisismyattitude5091]

Appreciate for your video. Blessed you!

[@ConnieGreeley-kn3ij]

Thank you SOOOO much for your clear directions and precise demonstration!!!!!! 🎉 👍🏼🔥 ( blue flame!)