A gas water heater with the pilot out stops the hot water. The relight steps bring the flame back safely.
The steps
Follow the relight steps printed on the heater label. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Des Plaines, the label is the guide.
The off
Turn the gas control to the off and the wait five minutes. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Des Plaines, the wait clears the gas.
The light
Set the control to the pilot and the light the flame. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Des Plaines, the light is the step.
The hold
Hold the reset button while the thermocouple warms. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Des Plaines, the hold is the step.
The on
Release the button and the turn the control to the on. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Des Plaines, the on is the setting.
The repeat
A pilot that will not stay lit points to the thermocouple. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Des Plaines, the part is the fix.
The call
Pilot will not stay lit? Call 888-217-3585 and Des Plaines Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Des Plaines pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Des Plaines: what to know
In Des Plaines, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lake County — from Mount Prospect, Park Ridge and Niles to ZIP codes like 60016, 60056, 60068 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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