No Hot Water - Replace the Thermocouple - Heater with Sealed Combustion Chamber

[@mark166]

Unlike of majority KZbin instructional videos made by "professional" repair men this one is the excellent one. Thank you.

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[@BrandonCrapo-d9e]

Well explained and easy to do. I have done this many times and I can now easily explain this to my customers

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[@derekdennis1025]

Wife was getting ready to go out and buy a whole new water heater. This video saved me several hundreds of dollars. Thank you.

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[@seanbancroft3955]

Last time the thermocouple went out, I called a pro who charged me upwards of $200 to fix it. This time I watched your video, and it cost me $11 and 10 minutes of time. And you saved Mother's Day for tomorrow! Thanks so much!

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[@IqbalHussain-lx9lx]

I do not know how to thank you, my water heater thermocouple died in the morning but was able to take a luke warm shower. Thanks to the climate today in Chicago, saved by the bell. Watched your video and Homedepot had the part. Replacing was a task as I had to move the dryer and washing machine out of the way and then replaced the part. After and hr was able to get hot water. Thanks again you saved us all.

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[@terrimiller1523]

Thank you as a woman who's been Dad and mom for years I don't see this being a problem for me. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing. I read I needed a torch. Lol thank you so much you've set m my mind at ease. 😁😁

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[@lindseystewart8646]

I was able to get my water heater working with the help of your video. My husband wanted to call a plumber. Saved me some money! Thanks!

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[@hypnodink]

Thank you so much for this video. The wife came down at 9:15 after a brisk morning shower. By 10:30 the water heater was up and running again, even with a trip to Lowe's. Total cost of repair: $7.95. Much appreciated!

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[@Willy12927]

Hadn't needed to change a thermocouple in probably 40 years ,so when my hot water heater pilot light failed to stay on, I suspected that the thermocouple was bad. Since it had been so long since I had changed one, I used your video as a refresher course. Went to Lowes, got a thermo couple and within 15 or twenty minutes I was up and running again.The only trouble I ran into was that the grommet had hardened and broke apart while I was extracting the tube. After I had gotten it back in place as good as I could, I applied some high heat silicon gasket maker and the hole was sealed. Thanks again for doing this video. I am sur it has saved a lot of people a lot of money.

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[@hilaryrobertson121]

I had one plumber come to the house and tell me I had to get the part from the manufacturer and then he'd put it in for me for $270, if that was even the problem. He gave me quotes for all sorts of additional things up to replacing the water heater for $2200. He said it depended on what I wanted to do. I told him I just wanted hot water in the house. Another plumber I only spoke to said that the part would cost $200 and the labor would be $200. I found your video and was inspired. I bought the part for $7.95 and installed it myself! I'm sure it took me longer than it would have taken a plumber but I saved at least $300, according to their estimates. Thank you!

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[@patrickwong5441]

This video was very helpful. I was somewhat scared to do this myself since I was afraid to deal with gas. I ended up hiring a plumber and it took the plumber about 20 mins to replace the thermocouple. The plumber did almost exactly the same as described in this video. After seeing this video and what the plumber did, I will definitely change the thermocouple myself in the future.

[@MamaSusa]

Thank you! Thank you! My husband and I replaced the thermocouple and didn't even argue! Great instructions!

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[@elcamino-np1kx]

I have practically that very same water heater, and i have to replace the thermocouple. I have the replacement part now, and I google searched how to replace a thermocouple and this video came up. PERFECT!! Thank you so much for this video. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect answer to my query. I'm going out in the garage now to get it done. Thanks again!

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[@ralph8507]

First of all thanks a lot for your detailed video. As of 1 hour ago I had no clue how a hot water tank ran, after watching this video and reading few DYI threads bang! I have hot water! I cleaned the thermal coupler and the pilot remained lit. I still plan on replacing the TC just to play it safe. My wife and 3 daughters are going to be extremely happy in the morning. =)

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[@madisonhunter2208]

Thanks sooooooo much for this video. Hot water heater went out 2 days ago. Called a plumber who said my water heater will need replacing for the tune of $900.00? He doesn't repair, he replaces lol. 12 bucks and an hour later I have a flame and hot water OTW!

[@jkatvcr]

Such a scam with trades people. Im in Cananad and its daylight mugging here with charges hvac tech 179 plus tax to get to your door with his big ass then parts and labour additional. I was told to “keep” $500 ready!!

[@captainflamson]

Madison Hunter Same thing just happened with me, plumbers are notorious for telling you you need a whole new heater, just like you I'm glad I didn't fall for it. $12 and a little time and it's working like a champ!

[@thefnaffan2]

I have been working on all major appliances, washer dryer ranges, etc for over 10 years. This was very helpful and appreciate it greatly! Girls can do more than cook lol!! Thanks again!

[@NameLikeNobodyElse]

Thanks for explaining what the parts do & why we push the button for a minute, etc. Before it felt like - Simon Says that's why. I got my thermocouple replaced, but the heater kept turning off. I see it has to do with the placement of the wires & tubes. The copper one was on the outside & I was mashing it trying to get the cover on & probably changed the placement of the tip next to the pilot. Your video showed me how to carefully unhook, reroute & hook the thermocouple in a better place, out of the way of the cover. I'm waiting now to see of the burner will stay on.

[@jefmes]

Thank you for the reminder, I had the re-light process down for a while after having a finicky thermocouple the past few years, and forgot about needing to give the pilot a good 2-3 minutes to heat up before turning the knob back over to "On". Looks like I probably need to do some more thorough maintenance and think about replacing it somewhat soon.

[@santiagoaleman5840]

Glad I ran across your video. I just replaced mine and that was the problem. Cost me $11 for the new coupler. Saved me some major dollars. Thank you.

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[@brotherbarry1081]

So appreciate your video. So helpful. Thanks so much. No hot water last night fixed by 8:30 this morning. Thanks again.

[@ElAgenteJayVee]

Thank you. Just replaced mine and heater is now working. Never did this before until I saw your video. Amazing!

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[@im215exempt]

You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for your tutorial. I bought a 12-year GE water heater and the thermocouple died yesterday (after only 6 years). Thanks to you I was able to fix it in about 30 minutes with a 24" Rheem universal thermocouple I bought at HD today for only $12.

[@BrownJedi87]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video! I wasn’t even considering doing this myself but this video helped me do it in under an hour. My heater was slightly different but pretty similar and still made it easy to get it done and now I have hot water!

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[@menamiketrx]

Thanks! Had not ever had to deal with one of these new "Sealed" set ups. Very clear directions and saved me some bucks!

[@SurenameSunday]

Thank u, thank u, thank u! Followed step by step and saved hundreds of dollars. Replacement thermocouple was only $10

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Wow, that's an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it. I'm glad you are OK.

[@Emily-kg6eh]

Thank you so much! My old thermocouple did not come out as easily, but eventually it did and I was able to replace quickly. You saved me hundreds of dollars!

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[@billllib9000]

Great visuals and well spoken description on your video. Took me hour and half to remove heating unit, clean it and replace it. Is working great now! Thanks

[@marcelstjean]

Thank you sir. You saved me 1,200 bucks.The plumbing company said i need a new tank. I bought a thermecouple 12 bucks.. Cheers.

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[@SuperLastboyscout]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It's a great refresher for hassle free repairs on something not commonly done.

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[@MarkBliton]

Thanks for the instructive video. I was a bit frightened, with the gas and all, of attempting to fix my water heater. A few KZbin videos, a trip to Home Depot, and a little time and I was up-and-running. Doing it myself probably saved me $150 or so. Plus the added bonus of understanding how the water heater works and the satisfaction of fixing it myself. Thank you!

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[@LeeanPalmer]

I really look like I laid out on the boat to long on my side. My hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, neck & nasal hair. Purely a rookie mistake that could have been so much worse! So I praise GOD for saving me yet again. I did appreciate the ease of your video and instructions and now feel good that I accomplished my goal but MY stupidity led to an accident that thank goodness I was the only one hurt!! Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU!

[@eddyshaf1]

Had to return and leave a comment on this video today as well as subscribe to your channel - I was able to replace the thermocouple on my hot water heater last night for only $13.68 plus about 2 hours of sweat equity!!! I would not have been confident enough to even consider this project (which turned out to be fairly simple) without first viewing your video. Thank you so much for posting this excellent content!! Edward S. Cumming, GA.

[@LeeanPalmer]

Hi, I want to say thank you so much for your super straight-forward directions!!! I had trouble pulling the old tc out of its seat and actually took it w/ new to hardware shop and Steve got it out for me, however I felt he freed the igniter tube not the to. So at home I gave it another try and it separated well so I put it all back together and it was easy peasy from their until time to light the pilot which on my pro-max was a manual light.

[@wesleyforeman5488]

This video saved my family a service call. Thank you

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[@allienicolex]

Thanks! Helped me to safely remove our burner to clean off our thermocouple :) Now our water is hot again!

[@r.jsmith8979]

This really helped me. When pulling the old thermocouple through the round gasket, just cut the line instead of the gasket and it will come out easier.

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[@rlmcevoy3rd]

Thank you 30 minutes the wife and I have it up and running! Appreciate the video !

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I would first check the connection of the cable to the button from the ignitor. It might not be connected. Let me know if that helps

[@GCervantes242424]

Thanks a freaking ton, it was quite a hassle as my GE wasn’t quite assembled as such but I managed to get the job done with just enough common sense. I followed your instructions and although I didn’t get the thermocoupler in there as sturdy through the two little holes as I’d of wanted to. I set it to where it just doesn’t move at all. Lol. Flame stayed on, happy kid’s showering up this morning! 🙌🏼

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[@andyr8625]

Thanks for the video,I just ran into this today...The only thing I had to do was cut the old thermocouple to get it out and drill out the hole for the new thermocouple to feed back through as it was made of metal.Other than that,your video was a BIG help,thanks!!

[@jguarfn28]

Hi, 1st Thanks for the great explanations. My issue was of my own making. I shut off the gas to drain the tank to get the sediment out and now the sparker won't fire. WIll removing the unit and cleaning it do any good? The spark generator is part of the pilot/gas control box, it sits on top.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, Replace the cover and turn the gas control to "on", then turn up the temperature to test the burner.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, If the pilot light does not stay on, you would change the thermocouple. If the burner goes on and then goes out, it could be the heat link. This is a new safety device on hot water tanks.

[@vista806]

Very good explanation. I am glad you called it a water heater. Not like some of the others on here calling it a" hot water heater". No, it is a "cold water heater", that is why it is a "water heater:" Too funny.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

+vista806 Hi, I have to say working and learning plumbing from old timers in the Chicago area, I called it a hot water heater for years. Must be a regional term, like Da Bulls.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, Did you remove the burner and knock off any build up. Sometimes rust and debris can clog the burner. Also, on some new hot water tanks there is a new safety. It is called a heat link. If it is bad, you need to replace it. Let me know if that helps.

[@lcturnatrax6690]

Watched a few videos including yours. Went to Lowes and got the part for $8. Fixed and water hot again, thanks.

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[@katherinecunningham2468]

Thank you so much for the thorough video! My husband and I just changed out our coupler and everything went as you instructed!! Now for some hot showers!

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[@awckid3]

Thank you. This may save me a trip to Menards to buy another heater for my mother's house.

[@roberttozer]

Thanks so much. I've never done anything like this before and was skeptical because I was dealing with gas, but your video was incredibly informative and I dared...and I fixed it! Now I have hot water again and my wallet was barely dinged ($9 for the thermocouple @ Home Depot). Thanks again! Cheers!

[@jeffreeves7757]

Hey mate, don't know why you put this out there but thank you Sooooo sooo much. We really appreciate you!

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[@celias311]

Thank you for this video. Did it all by myself, saved me a lot of time and money!!

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[@timburchell5692]

Great help. I was able to do this for $11 from Home Depot. After putting everything back together I was able to light the pilot light with no problem. I turned the gas control valve to "ON" and then raised the temperature setting from lowest up to my marked, normal setting. Nothing happened. I thought maybe there is a lag in the response. I waited a long time and finally turned the setting all the way to high. When I did that the burner unit came to life with a strong flame. Not sure if the turning it to high was a normal action that needed to happen or if it was simply a coincidence, but all is good now. Thanks for the info.

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[@irishbearsfan12]

Thanks! My 2nd sealed cover was attached too with red plugs. Definitely quick run to HD for new thermocouple. Newest addition to vocabulary too THERMOCOUPLE

[@1jeffr]

Your video helped me repair my Hot Water Heater. Thanks.

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[@arrow77099]

Your video was very helpful, I had the exact same problem and was fix with a trip to the hardware store and about 1 hour of my time. Thanks.

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[@rainsinvelvet1234]

2019 and this did the trick on a GE model from 2011. Awesome video, thanks for the info!

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[@slwturtle2]

Great video, I was able to replace the thermocouple and the pilot lit perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

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[@killerbramer13]

Thank you so much! I followed step by step and was able to diy and save hundreds of dollars!

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[@albertsolis3194]

Just wanted to thank you. I cleaned mine and it was dirty with carbon and working fine ❤️

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, If all the screws are out and you have removed the nuts from the gas control from the pilot tube, burner tube and the thermocouple, you can pry it out. Your model may have a gasket around the door.

[@Carsfan4ever]

This helped a lot so thanks for taking the time to produce and share this.

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I would spray a lubricant on it and let it set. The nut is a soft metal, so you don't want to be too aggressive. Use an adjustable wrench and tighten it down hard on the nut. Make sure you are turning it counterclockwise.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, Just use a razor knife and split the rubber if you need to. It will seal back up when pressed into the door.

[@laceaface]

FIX IT Home Improvement Channel what if it is metal and not rubber?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, Once you take out the burner assembly you can knock off the buildup and use a brush on it.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I would unscrew the nuts from the pilot tube and the burner tube and make sure that you push the tubes up firmly into the gas control as you retighten the nuts. Most companies do not want any teflon products on gas lines going to a gas control. Don't use silicone, it should seal by seating into the fitting. I would try to retighten and then retest. Do not overtighten. If it still leaks let me know.

[@raton702]

Thanks it help me a lot I just change mine and it works , unfortunate Home Depot only have 36 inches out of 24 inches but like you said it don't hurt .

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[@bakerfolsecreative3703]

$8 dollars at Lowe's for a thermocouple. This amazing instructional video. Versus $1375 the estimate for the install of the new hot water heater and the heater. If it stays lit - oh man - thanks for the confidence this video gave me. Problem solved.

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[@uppalarajakaruna2357]

This helped a lot. Thank you very much. This is pretty much save the money and time. Greatly appreciated.

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[@SuperJoe818]

Thank you very much for sharing this video with us, it saved me the day and a new water heater. I fixed it following your instructions. All the best to you sir!

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, Yes, if you have access to the pilot, you can use a lighter or match if the igniter didn't work.

[@eekout2038]

My W/H was 35 years old pilot light will not still on . I watched u r blog n i changed thermal C . okay now for another year .thank you

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[@d.williamwagner488]

I also have a suspected thermocouple issue on a GE SmartWater SmartShield 50-Gal water heater. Several people have asked, but I haven't seen an answer where after the four screws are removed - the gasket seal is so tight that it's apparently pried away from the heater. It says on the unit that if the gasket is removed - it must me replaced. Is that your experience? The unit is 9-years old.

[@JuMiS03]

I would find a putty to seal it.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Really good info. I sure wish you had a focus on the camera, but the info was excellent.

[@marcvasquez1238]

I finally was able to get the chamber open. I replaced the thermocoupler and installed it as your video instructed. Pilot light came on and when I switched the knob to ON,it started up but only stayed lit for about 15 min. pilot light still on but wont FLARE up. Still no hot water. Could the gas control knob be needing to be replaced?

[@lite1979]

I just did this this morning to restore hot water in my house. My old, non-functional thermocouple had a reverse thread (left hand thread) securing nut, so I bought a universal thermocouple from Home Depot, then I used a hacksaw to cut a line wide enough to allow the new thermocouple wire to fit into the old nut. My symptoms were: Pilot would light and stay on after holding the reset button for thirty seconds, but after the main burner was on for sixty seconds or so, it would shut off. The pilot would go out as well.

[@tombayley5997]

Thank you for this video - saved me a bunch of $$$, worked, am now back up & running.

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[@tommitchell190]

Wow, it took me about 45 minutes. My burner is more of a donut then a plate but everything went great. I just followed the steps. These videos are a great reference. I probably saved a couple of hundred dollars by not calling a plumber!

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, Some tanks have a gasket that can stick it in place. You should be able to pull it free. What is the make of your heater?

[@josephollivier5411]

Great Video, took me about an hour to disassemble and then put in the new thermocouple. I got one that fits all water heaters at Home Depot for $13. Mine is a GE 50 gallon.

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[@NewFoundTerror]

@glock norris, there might be two more screws either above or below the ones you took out already. I have a newer unit that looked like I only needed to remove two but had to do all four. Also I was unable to remove the whole burner but it came out enough that I was still able to change it with no problem. Thanks for the vid hardwarehelper, job took about 10min tops!!

[@wrozier]

all gas water heaters manufactured after 2003 are flame vapor ignition resistant. all these newer gas water heaters need preventive maintenance. there are a lot of good videos explaining how to fix your water heater. there are very few videos explaining why they broke in the first place. the most common cause of water heater failure is not enough air for drafting. the number 1 reason for pilot failure is a dirty intake screen ( flame arrestor). when the intake screen gets dirty and they all do. the drafting slows down and heat builds up in the burner area. the thermo limit opens and the pilot goes out. keeping the intake screen clean is a must to prevent pilot failure. tightspot vacuum brush is a great tool design for this purpose

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Thanks for the info

[@JimblyRickets]

Great video! Saved me a bunch of time and money. Thanks so much for posting this!

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[@mxmike5]

Might add that the gas connect is reverse threads! Great instructions!

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[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, There could be a gasket that is holding it in place . I would work at a corner with a small flat screwdriver and pry it open.

[@jbossnack]

I saw that clip inside but it had no heat link in there. THAT has got to be my problem. Where would I buy this? Is it easy to find a replacement? Are they generic like the thermocouple? Also, thanks so much, you're very helpful to everyone!

[@marcvasquez1238]

its a Rheem , Guardian gas water heater, model # 42v50-40f. Its about 9 yrs old. was put in during a new tract construction in our neighborhood in 2004

[@joerichardson549]

God bless you. I DID IT!!!!! THANK YOU. exactly as you said and I now have hot water!!!

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Hi, I was not aware of a conversion kit, so I also my local rep for Rheem and they don't have a kit to add an igniter to a tank that didn't come with one. He suggested calling your manufacturer. Let me know if you find one. I will call a couple plumbers and send you the info if they have one.

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I'm happy it helped.

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Make sure the tip of the themocouple is in the flame of the pilot. It needs to touch the flame. You may have to push it up further.

[@seansethi196]

For heaters which don’t heat well, is replacing a thermocouple a reasonable fix? Or is that a different problem. Thank you for the video.

[@michellepagan6090]

Ok last question we did get the thermocouple changed out and everything was working fine then I sprayed the soapy water on the three nuts and two of them had bubbles and we tightened a little more but to scared to do to much still have a few bubbles coming out. My friend gave me some thread seal tape, would that be the best to use or another friend said something about sealing with silicone. Which is best if any? Thanks again

[@starinjr2000]

Just did mine thermocouple replacement using this video thanks, very helpful

[@VictoriaEXx]

This helped me. Never messed with a water heater, Now it works!!yeeeey

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Hi, Did you turn the gas back on? Did you turn the control on the gas control to pilot and hold it down for a minute before releasing?

[@rjsron]

clear, concise, well lit, very good video.

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The water in the tank may still be too hot. Turn on the hot water on one of your faucets for a few minutes. Turn the thermostat down, then turn it back up to hot. Make sure the control knob is turned to "on".

[@travisst.claire8874]

I did all your steps on my Richmond trailerhome 2011 model though the bottom is rusting. I have the peizo ignite switch and my orange heat groment was falling apart so I played small strips of gorilla tape around the groment. But your spot on about everything. I smelled the tape burning so I had to take a long nose pliers to remove the tape and wipe the glue backing from the tape and I believe it burned off. now no burning smell but man was it hot when I tried to peel the tape from around the groment with my fingers. Am I spelling groment wrong? I subscribed because the thermal coupler was like 12 bucks and your easy instruction priceless

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Hi, you can use high temp sealant to fill the space. They have putty that can be used. Look for high temp. We have more home improvement tips on our podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087

[@DamienErps]

Perfect instructions. Thank you so much for the walk through

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