A bad thermocouple will shut off gas to both the pilot and the.
Whirlpool hot water heater pilot will not light.
A thermocouple senses the heat of the pilot and allows gas to flow to the burner.
The pilot light in your hot water heater does more than simply ignite the gas.
Replacement is an easy diy repair.
Keep the knob pushed in while repeatedly clicking the spark igniter button.
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When lighting the pilot make sure the knob on the gas control valve is fully pushed in.
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Without it the water heater won t be able to maintain internal temperatures allowing the water to cool off.
If your hot water heater suddenly stops working chances are a bad thermocouple has shut off the gas to the pilot light.
If the status light is not flashing try lighting the pilot using the instructions on the water heater s label.
Pilot light issues are some of the most common problems experienced with gas water heaters.