Honeywell Water Heater Pilot No Spark

The first is the air intake water heater build after 2004 have a sealed combustion chamber and air is not as easily drawn in as older models.

Honeywell water heater pilot no spark.

If the pilot is restricted try removing it and clearing it with a stiff brush and or compressed air. The water heater pilot light is a small flame that ignites the gas burner on your water heater. The spark gap is factory set 0 125 and should be maintained. I can see a spark through the view window but fails to light.

The pilot ignites the water heater s gas burner. The spark is small and the igniter is deep inside the base of the water heater. If the pilot cannot be cleaned replace it. When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label.

The water heater uses the piezo igniter to light the main gas burner and when it is pressed down it releases the electric spark. If the pilot doesn t relight if it goes out right after lighting or if the pilot light keeps going out by far the most common. If you still can t see a spark turn the gas control knob off turn the gas supply valve off and click on more help below. I was able to light it manually however very faint pilot.

Common problems and how to fix them. If the pilot does not light the water heater will not heat. Sometimes carbon deposits can build up on the pilot and eventually create a restriction. Example tank is a john wood 40 gallo.

When troubleshooting lighting problems it is recommended to test it first. No spark have a service technician replace the gas control valve. You may have to dim the room lights to see the spark. The air intake is located on the bottom or side of the water heater and may need to be cleaned out in order for the pilot to stay lit.

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