Push down the red button to the left of the gas knob. Hold the red button down while pressing the piezo ignitor striker, found to the immediate right of the gas knob, repeatedly until the pilot is lit. You can see the pilot light through the viewing window on the water-heater’s inner door.
Keeping this in consideration, do I need to turn gas off if pilot light goes out?
Your pilot light relies on your natural gas to stay aflame, so if your gas is shut off, your pilot light will go out. Simply turn your gas back on and either relight your pilot light yourself or call a professional.
- Your Water is Cold.
- Blinking Light or Error Message.
- You Can’t See the Flame.
Furthermore, how do you light a Rheem Classic Professional gas water heater?
A Rheem water heater pilot light needs to be lit manually using the piezo ignitor striker built into the water heater. Rotate the gas knob on your Rheem water heater clockwise until it is in position. Rotate the water-heater temperature dial counter-clockwise until it is set to the lowest temperature setting.
How do you light a Rheem gas water heater?
How do you reset a Rheem gas water heater?
Turn the water heater’s gas valve switch to the “OFF” position, wait for a few seconds and then flip the switch to the “ON” position to reset the system.
What causes a pilot light to go out?
Some of the possible serious reasons for pilot lights to go out include loose or broken gas valves, thermocouples or heat exchangers, faulty venting, low gas pressure, or high winds. If you believe there is a serious problem, don’t hesitate to contact a professional.
What do I do if my water heater won’t light?
If you have a natural or propane gas water heater, chances are the pilot has gone out. … If the pilot doesn’t relight, if it goes out right after lighting or if it goes out repeatedly, by far the most common cause is a bad thermocouple.
What do you do if your pilot light won’t stay lit?
If your pilot light won’t stay alight, it might be the thermocouple. Sometimes dust buildup collects on the thermocouple and blocks the sensor. Try cleaning the thermocouple and then relighting the pilot light. If it continues to go out, the thermocouple might need to be replaced.
Why does my Rheem water heater pilot light keep going out?
The most common reason that your pilot light on your water heater keeps going out is a damaged, bent or dirty thermocouple.
Why will my pilot light not stay lit on my water heater?
When the pilot light on a water heater will no longer stays lit, it typically means the thermocouple is bad. Thermocouples are little electric generators that create a magnetic current that holds open a magnetic gas valve inside the control unit on the front of the water heater.
Will the gas company light My pilot?
Absolutely! We can send a gas service technician to light your pilot, and conduct a gas safety check of your gas fireplace or any other gas appliance to ensure your safety.