WATER HEATER PILOT KEEPS GOING OUT!

[@richardthomas1743]

Nice detailed video of what to do and how to do it. I have a friend with a propane water heater and I have had to relight the pilot several times when there is a high winds. The heater does not have the igniter so I have to use a manual lighter to get it going. This is on a mobile home with the vent chimney going through the roof , is there a device that would prevent down drafts during high winds ? I assume that is what is blowing out the pilot light ? After viewing this I would feel confident if I had to remove the burner assembly. Thank you Brain and have a good weekend !

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Richard. When I get a little time I will check into that for you. I have not seen a back flow type device on a tank style heater. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@tinaschultz8622]

Hi Richard! Did he ever get back to you? I just bought a mobile home last month... the water heater is new (last 6 months) and in the last week I've been having trouble with the pilot staying lit! It's gas and has the igniter, lights ok... just doesn't stay lit?? Do you have any ideas?? Thanks! 😊

[@stanleytolle416]

Be careful with propane water heaters. Propane gas is heavier than air and will sink into low areas and pockets to form explosive hazards. In a town in the mountains above where I live a father blew up his house, killed his wife and two kids when he attempt to light a propane water heater improperly placed in a basement. If a place is using propane care must be taking to insure that propane gasses can vent downward. Don't need to do this with natural gas so much since NG is lighter than air. If not sure have all propane appliances checked by a knowable propane installer. Whatever you do, do not place propane appliances or lines near basements.

[@chrisviolette8991]

Check the flue pipe if it's inside.

[@phillipaquino7174]

13:15

[@canales99]

I've never left a comment on youtube ever until now. Thank you so much for your awesome tutorial. I was going to pay a big company to do it (I wont say who it is). They gave me the run around, and tried to sell me something else. My Kenmore water heater may have 10 more years. Since I new the process from your video, I just got the part and spent a couple hours carefully doing it myself. It's been working perfectly. Thumbs up!

[@jeremylandreth776]

Another "Fix It Guy" gem! Awesome tips and now I am going to go make sure my water heater is all good!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I bet it is all good! Thank you bro! We really appreciate it! Let me know when it’s not! If you need pointers I’m happy to help.

[@chitowntiger1]

Did I luck out. This is the exact same water heater I have. Pilot light keeps going on. Great video tutorial.

[@scottinokc]

Thank you for the great video! I pulled the burner out, cleaned the crustiness off the thermocouple (it was pretty nasty), and reassembled. Lit up first time!

[@grantkopka9090]

I have the propane version of this water heater. The gas tube is left hand threaded. Thanks for the great video!

[@elizabethbarrett3800]

Our water heater pilot wouldn't stay lit. I did all the removal you described, took the feed line at the piezo point and couldn't keep it lit manually. I deduced a clogged capillary tube. I cleaned it out with a used guitar E string (.010 inch diameter). Pushed out a micro venturi I was surprised to see. Replaced the venturi and the capillary tube to the igniter and put it all back together. That was a year or so ago. Cost me my time. You had a completely different problem and solved it like a pro. Just thought I'd share. From a retired Chem Engineer aka "plumber"

[@thomaspower221]

This video was perfect. I found a short in my pilot assembly. So just reading my manual, and the troubleshooting instructions, caused me to just purchase a pilot assembly, and a new igniter. Lo and behold, when I changed them out, I found that short.

[@limzer77]

Your video is exactly what I needed to watch since it matched the same thermo couple housing and problem that I'm facing. Thank you very much for your intuitive video! Time for me to get to work...

[@ThatFixItGuy]

So glad this could help you out. Did you get it working?

[@stevesproul3744]

This is a great step by step video brother. I am sure this will help someone save some money on a repair.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Steve! I think so too. Hope you are having a great weekend!

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

This video is extremely helpful, I have been having to go to my basement way more frequently than I have ever had to in the past and was wondering why, now it makes sense. My heater has a non flammable blanket wrapped and taped in place so I can’t see or find my WH information. On a side note when I open my outside cover there is just a rectangular hole there. That face plate assembly where the tubes and gasket pass through and affix to is not present. I’m not sure if the previous owners removed it because they had to keep turning the pilot light back on or if this particular model never came with one. The house was built in 2003 and this is the original water heater.

[@801life5]

Funny I stumbled onto this video today. I bought the one at Lowes also. Ya I need the whole assembly 😂👍

[@samgelagle5100]

Thank you so much bro! This was exactly what I needed. You provided such detailed video with great clarity without cutting corners. Great job! I was able to get my gas water heater back up and running in less than an hour. Thanks again.

[@nbobinger]

Your video was very thorough and helpful. Just had to replace mine over the weekend in my water heater that was 16 years old.

[@kingofangelsxl]

Thanks for making this video i just had to do this and my water heater never worked better thank you.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your so welcome. I hope we can help again.

[@bcwgobuffs1]

At the 8:53 mark there is a silver round dis between two white, thin wires on the part. What is this disc (it has numbers on it)? It looks like the equivalent of a fuse. If that disc is out, am I correct to assume I need an entire new burner assembly? I have a GS 650 YBRT unit... it's old, but has been great. Thanks in advance... pretty sure I can handle this after learning from your video.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

It is a thermal switch. You can just replace that is it is bad. So it took so long to get back to you. I have been out for a bit. Gallbladder surgery. Who knows what I would have said on pain meds. Lol. Hope you got it taken care of.

[@justinmclean5778]

so one thing i noticed was the rust like you did but if the sacrificial anode rod has not been replaced every 5-7 years that tank is a rupture waiting to happen. probably should look into a new one before anything else.... thats if its not a stainless steel tank...

[@pablozaragoza8767]

Thank you! Just followed your video exactly and was able to replace mine today. Had to slow and rewind the video a few times ... "no worries tho" 👍 👍👌

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Glad it helped

[@Michael-hj3jg]

You have the best video after watching a few yours is the best thank you

[@stevehei8035]

Just paid an HVAC mechanical company $120 to come to my house and just cleaned the thermocouple and it started working again. The Hotwater unit I bought from them three years earlier and feel it should have been under warranty. Next time I’ll do it myself.

[@susanseymour2997]

Thanks for the tips Brian! Very detailed video and glad that I do not have to tackle that job!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah I get it. Can be a pain sometimes. Thank you for watching.

[@longxahoi1]

Thank you so much for the very clear and detailed video of how to fix the pilot light on this model, however my little glass window got cracks ...so do I need to replace it too ? or just leave it there? And where to buy it ? Please help

[@sidluther5081]

Boy, I could of used this video about 6 month ago. Good educational video.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Sid. You got it though!

[@nelsoncody5496]

You made look easy buddy. Thx from Western Navajo Nation.

[@jgardner4033]

Another great video! Thanks Brian!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@randomguesses4235]

Truth: I value my life, and my neighbor's lives way too much to try and do this myself. Sometimes you just have to surrender and call a professional.

[@ScottyBMU]

Great video!! I did everything as stated and this actually isn’t my first time replacing the pilot assembly but it’s still not staying lit. It’ll stay like for 5 mins and then go out and then stays lit for even less. Could it be a faulty thermocouple and I should just get another assembly? I can’t think of any other issues….. Thanks

[@josevalencia4993]

Good job I have the same problem going to order the part

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Glad this could help. Hope it works out for you!

[@gabej3705]

Awsome. Video thanks however I did not find on the Al smith site a place where I cam look up a part number

[@kingdingleton7192]

Good video; detailed,informative and straightforward and to the point.

[@noonelefthere]

Saved me a lot of headache and $$$. Thank you!

[@CENTAUR559]

I'm on the 2nd thermocouple (pilot assembly) after returning the first one because I thought the issue could have been the resistor on the thermocouple. Still the same issue. It turns on, but it doesnt stay lit for more than several minutes. What could be the issue?

[@qweef69]

I like the park when you called the grommet a button

[@terri6115]

This was an excellent video and confirmed to me that I will call a plumber. Its probably 125 degrees in my attic and that's enough to get on my nerves right there.

[@oldschool9622]

So I have a 50gal AOSmith same circa as in your video. Pilot light went out. Tried to re-ignite it but it won't stay lit. Multimeter gave me 27.6milivolts. Took entire assembly out, cleaned EVERYTHING, re-installed and it fired up but hours later went out again. Not sure what the problem could be. Still believe thermocouple is the problem, but could it be the gas valve?

[@franksmith656]

Will your kit work for A.O.Smith ProMax GCV 40 100? Thanks,

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You look up repair parts by serial no and model number in the information plate.

[@asyouknowmesoiam]

What do you suggest when mine doesn't have that J part. Nothing. I dont know what stabilizes the burner.

[@d.andreas3887]

Thanks for the awesome instructions I ordered the part and just installed but the pilot only lasts for about 3 mins on all settings a b and c. Any suggestions?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You may not have enough fresh air coming in. In there cobwebs and dust built up around the intake area?

[@wbirawer]

@@ThatFixItGuy did wed

[@brittblanton8342]

Thanks Brian that’s very detailed information and would help people with a gas water heater. I personally wouldn’t want to tackle something like that since all of my appliances are electric and I am not familiar with gas. Hope you and your family have a great weekend 👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome Britt! I totally get it. I hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@Mav...]

Well, half the battle is done. At least I know what may be the reason my pilot light won't stay on. I don't think I'll do it. I let a pro do it, pay the bucks but at least I'll feel more secure. Gas is spooky to me plus I'm all thumbs. Thank you sir.

[@BlacGhost]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful.

[@josephmartinez3834]

Is the inspection glass really neccessary? Mine broke!

[@flomed8]

Great video. Good explanation. Thank you.

[@edgardelgado4240]

Where did you buy the pilot assembly? I have the same unit and mine won't stay lit.

[@daironin]

saved me from buying both a new $900 water heater & a new $250 boiler with this $36 thermocoupler!

[@sparkey4293]

If your like me, a penny pinching Scotsman, you might first try sanding the end of the thermocouple that goes into the valve with some very fine sandpaper just sand it a little then see if that fixes it.

[@raneilalonzo]

Nice instructional video! On my Reliance heater that inner door gasket costs $35! Is there a cheaper alternative available that you know of? Thanks.

[@ettad1423]

Hi the guy just leve unscrew the heater is that save?

[@pavelc1084]

Where do you ordered the parts for it ?? Thank you

[@michaelgavigan462]

Great video. This helped so much and I saved a bunch of $$ doing this myself! No problems at all - took about 45 minutes. Ordered the new pilot assembly online from Supplies Depot, LLC for $76 plus shipping.

[@rr3n20]

Thank you very much. I going to order the thermo couple. I have the same issue. Thanks for the great video.

[@richardnguyen6853]

you are excellent I have learned a lot from you as watching your video thank you to sharing your expertise,!!!

[@larryfisher4290]

lot of people complaining still wont stay lit with new parts, CLEAN THE VENT!!!!!!

[@justiniuliano8396]

This helped me fix my hot water heater thank you!

[@vicm7200]

How long would the it take for the pilot to go out? I have the same issue where my pilot will light but doesn't stay on for more then 20-30mins

[@ThatFixItGuy]

it really just depends. Theirs heated the tank then went out.

[@ranger178]

pretty good life out of that water heater i replaced our thermocouple twice over 18 years till heater started leaking and had to be replaced i bet they charge a lot more for that part then the cheap universal thermocouple . my new water heater has all electronic ignition i be that will be expensive to repair if it goes bad

[@ThatFixItGuy]

They do charge more. The cheapest one I found was 65.00 vs 10.00 for a universal thermocouple. Kinda crazy, but they are back in hot water and can now save fro a new tank down the road. Thank you for your comments!

[@ranger178]

@@ThatFixItGuy yeah kinda overpriced when you figure that is on tenth of the price of that water heater when it was new

[@bestblackoutvideos]

Helpful , for new home owner , thanks

[@tonyle8638]

Very nice detail to show video. Thanks

[@futfut1]

Can you replace a thermocouple that has a TCO with a universal thermocouple? TIA

[@RbEoWyA]

I changed my thermocouple about a year ago and my pilot is starting go out again. Could it just be that its dirty again or something else? Thank u

[@trencher7]

Our Bradford heaters kept going out in high heat (they are in the attic which is normal in TX). My installer said the new regulations have a 3rd safety mechanism where if it thinks it's over a certain temp it shuts off. When it gets over 100 degrees in TX that happens all the time. I hear there is a way to bypass it but not sure yet. I would never buy another Bradford.

[@alexbrizuela3133]

Can you please give me the part number or where you bought it from...in need of this past immediately

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Here you go it was also in the description box of the video. Thanks for watching. AO Smith Pilot Assembly 100109295 link: amzn.to/3itQmW3 Hollow shaft nut driver set link: amzn.to/3bEUzA2 6 in 1 screwdriver: amzn.to/3dD5ZWs (Amazon Affiliate links)

[@luisnicasio]

Hey there! Why cant you just use any universal thermocouple?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That was my original thought. I don’t know if you would get the thermo couple through the rubber grommet. With the other three wires. And when I looked up the parts per manufacturer they sold the whole bundle.

[@luisnicasio]

@@ThatFixItGuy true, but i bought a universal and as you said it doesn't have the rubber. I swapped the thermocouple and it didn't worked, still won't stay lit.

[@stanleytolle416]

Doing this for a friend. Model number? They glued on a insolation blanket. Well the lable is under there somewhere.

[@nickolo1978]

Thankyou very much i benn having same problem in my case. I only had to clean a little with a paper sand. And works j

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That’s great to hear. Glad you got that hooked up.

[@LuisAngel-nl7pc]

Excellent video very clear 👌 can you please share the part number, I'm planning to replace mine on a national gas water heater, I'll appreciate your response, thanks.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

The part number is in the description box. Thank you

[@LuisAngel-nl7pc]

@@ThatFixItGuy thank you so much 🙏

[@MathCuriousity]

What does the copper wire vs silver wire do?

[@ayusuf4122]

Why can't you use the universal thermocouple?

[@mryoukostya]

OK, I just changed this part, but the flame goes out after I release the pilot button off. What is the problem?

[@jorgec5236]

can the ignitor be replaced? mine keeps getting stuck :(

[@flagmichael]

Apparently lots of things can cause this. Mine (5 year old Rheem Platinum Plus) was beat up by dust in the filter on the underside of the unit. I couldn't get a brush in there but I blew it out with a compressed air nozzle. Wouldn't stay lit for an hour before; it has been three days so far. The smart way to go is to do everything that is kinda easy right off the bat. Who knows... maybe it will need two or three of those... easiest things (for you) first.

[@thomaspower221]

Make sure you buy your pilot assembly from a local plumbing supply, or an online legit plumbing suppling supply house. I bought a cheap one on Amazon, for 1/3 the price. It only lasted 7 months. I had to do this all over again. Certainly not worth the savings, since it caused me a lot of grief and aggravation. Lost another couple days of hot water in the process. This always happens on the weekend.

[@ermisacr]

Thanks for the help.

[@Knarf14]

When i turn the thermostat up the pilot goes out , what do you think ?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Did you get it figured out?

[@Knarf14]

@@ThatFixItGuy it was 14 years old so i had it replaced any ways

[@roncseak9061]

Great Video Appreciate So Much..

[@recon0x7f16]

Can high winds affect this if so how

[@Huamaru]

I replaced the thermocouple exactly like this but now the pilot keeps cutting off again. What could make the pilot cut off if the thermocouple was already replaced?

[@desertdirtboyz6969]

I want to know to

[@pedrobarajas1335]

Nice detail thanks

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome. So glad this could help.

[@mann4080]

I exactly did what you showed in this video. In my case the pilot won’t ignite, so I manually ignited it with a lighter. The burner started working and then it shut down after few minutes. What could be the issue? Thanks in advance

[@johnhooks1902]

Mine too! Any solutions?

[@raneilalonzo]

Maybe there's a problem with the gas control valve (thermostat).

[@maddrummer910]

Fixed thanks to you! Thanks so much

[@mikemike7397]

Great video man thanks a lot

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome. Thank you so much for checking out the channel.

[@avfigueroa3615]

just changed mine with this exact kit and I only got it to spark once. it wont spark anymore. please help me

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Did you check to see if your ignition wire is pushed together the whole way? Maybe disconnect and reconnect.

[@avfigueroa3615]

@@ThatFixItGuy ok so i messed with the wire and it works now. Im able to light the pilot flame but after the burner shuts off the pilot light goes out too. Essentially Im back to square one even after replacing this part the pilot light goes off after a while.?? What else could it be?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

When you first get it lit does your pilot light stay on? Are the vents around the bottom that allow air flow clogged with lint and such?

[@avfigueroa3615]

@@ThatFixItGuy yes the pilot stays on initially but when the big burner is done warning the water and shuts off, the pilot light shuts off too. I we will locate the vents and clean them. Thanks for replying back, I'll let you know if that works.

[@avfigueroa3615]

@@ThatFixItGuy I fixed it! It was a dirty air intake filter all along. I wish I would have known about that first before replacing other parts. Thanks so much for your help.

[@jaredmullin9781]

Great video

[@ThatFixItGuy]

So glad this could help you out. Thank you.

[@stanleytolle416]

Also added allot of self tapping screws on the cover plate.

[@stevebruce1235]

Thank you perfect appreciate your video

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome. So glad this could help you out.

[@ramirogamez1200]

I have the same issue the same water heater but I just can’t find the parts

[@ThatFixItGuy]

There is a link in the description box.

[@wrestling4sure]

Excellent 👌🏼

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you.

[@fkcohen2]

My pilot wouldn't stay lit, So I removed the ECO sensor and inserted a piece of copper in the gap. Then I reinserted the coupling coil and then low and behold we have action, Pilot stays lit Burners ignited and we have hot water. It even cuts off when hot and self ignites when cold like normal. Thanks

[@raccoonplayground]

Great video. From my experience checking for gas leaks it is better to use a squeeze bottle with the soapy water solution. That way the fluid goes on without any atomization(Air) in it and makes for detecting the smallest leak possible.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah right on. Squeeze bottle is the way to go. I know that is the way leak detector is sold as well. I at times will just wipe it on from a cup as well. Thank you for your comments.

[@raccoonplayground]

@@ThatFixItGuy Thx. If I remember correctly the stuff we used was called Snoop..

[@digitalorgy3784]

@@raccoonplayground ahh yes that Snoop Dog E Dog. Great stuff

[@flortecjh]

very helpful video..thanks

[@chrisviolette8991]

It needs a pilot assembly that way you don't compromise the sealed combustion chamber.

[@victoriadennis8320]

Thank you!

[@grumpiesngiggles4581]

How much does it cost to replace it?

[@CR67]

And there it is. Exactly the same problem I have on exactly the same model. Did their engineering plan to make money off this failure?

[@tuanvo6845]

so we just replace whole thingand nothing explain why?

[@sleepyhollowoutdoors3838]

New pilot light assembly and now the pilot won’t stay lit at all can’t even fire up main burner

[@19507385]

Great job thanks you rock

[@stanleytolle416]

So how do you do this job on Christmas Eve and day? Well what I found on my friends mobile home with the water heater access by door in back facing the evil neighbor was that the thermal coupler was crushed in one spot like someone took some vice grips to the tube. Was not sure if that really was the problem since the pilot light would say on but would blow out when the burner would turn on with a bloof. Took everything out and cleaned everything and this is when I found the crimp in the thermo line. Really should have asked Santa for this thermocouple before the Holidays. I straightened out the crimp as best I could and reassembled. Everything appears to be working as it should. So much for the Grinch's attempt to steal Christmas.

[@jdrs4214]

I wouldn’t spend money on water heater sight glass panel gaskets. Especially it those are about 6+ years old. All of mine usually fail at about 6-10 years from the water tank rusting through.

[@weaverjoshuab]

What’s the part number