Water Heater Pilot Thermocouple Replacement

Replacement thermocouples using universal mounting include clips and fittings that will work on most gas fired heaters and water heaters.

Water heater pilot thermocouple replacement.

Reliance water heater pilot assembly 100109295 9003542005 replacement part natural gas compatible with reliance a o. The thermocouple will conclude that the pilot light is off and thus close the valve and cut off the gas supply. Perhaps you need a new pilot or igniter. How to replace the thermocouple on a standing pilot water heater.

Example tank is a bradford white. It s easy to replace and a new one costs 5 to 10. Buy a new one that matches the old one in size and length. For example sid harvey s dyna couple universal mounting thermocouple sold in lengths from 18 to 48 will replace honeywell robertshaw penn baso white rodgers and other thermocouples.

Smith and state branded tanks 4 6 out of 5 stars 101 68 10 68. Install the new thermocouple exactly like the old water heater pilot light slide the burner assembly back in and reattach the three lines to the control valve. Since almost all major brands of atmospherically vented water heaters have switched from a thermocouple to a t. First cut off the gas supply switch off your heater and wait for the thermocouple to cool off.

You ll have to manually bend or straighten the thermocouple back to position. Pull out the old thermocouple. Repair clinic stocks genuine ao smith replacement parts that match your water heater model including the proline 400 401 series gas water heater the proline xe power vent gas water heater and the proline standard electric water heater. How to replace a thermocouple on a water heater.

1 cause of pilot lights that won t stay lit is a worn out thermocouple. Pull out the water heater pilot light burner assembly. Mi403s8fbnh amazon links 24 honeywell thermocouple https gen. How to replace a thermopile on a water heater.

Rather than trying to unfasten the thermocouple inside the water heater s burning chamber it s easier to remove the whole burner and thermocouple assembly. Remove burner assembly. Remove the burner assembly and detach the thermocouple.