Hot Water Heater Thermocouple Replacement

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Hot water heater thermocouple replacement.

The end of the thermocouple is inserted into the pilot assembly and can simply be pulled out. Remove burner assembly. 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. Get the right part every time with our online lookup tool quick shipping.

How to replace the thermocouple on a standing pilot water heater. Once the pilot supply tube burner supply tube and thermocouple are disconnected from the gas control valve see above simply lift and remove the burner assembly from the bottom of the water heater. First shut off the gas valve on the water heater and the gas valve on the gas line near the heater. Check out the video below which shows you how to replace your thermocouple.

Turn the gas on leading to the water heater. The thermocouple is usually attached to the pilot gas supply tube with one or more clips that snap into place. Diy hot water heater repair. 1 16 of 246 results for hot water heater thermocouple amazon s choice for hot water heater thermocouple.

Major credit cards accepted. Detach the thermocouple from the burner. The burner typically sits loosely or under clips in the burning chamber and just slides out. Take the detached thermocouple with you to the home center or hardware store and buy a new one.

Then unfasten the three nuts that hold the thermocouple and the two gas tubes to the valve. 4 6 out of 5 stars 328. Re light the pilot according to the instructions printed on it and set the temperature control valve to the desired temperature. A thermocouple thermopile or thermostat.

50 4 06 oz 8 99 8 99. Apply soapy water around the three fittings looking for bubbles that indicate a gas leak. It also signals the valve to close when the pilot.