How do you reset a state select gas water heater?
Locate the large red button marked “Reset” at the center of your State water heater’s control circuit panel. Firmly press the “Reset” button to manually reset your water heater. Once your water heater has been reset, it may take between 12 and 24 hours for your water heater to resume normal operation.
Is it safe to relight water heater pilot?
While it is not typically dangerous for the pilot light to go out, you will need to relight it if you want hot water. Although an unlit pilot light is usually not dangerous, if you notice a rotten egg smell in the room where your water heater is located, you need to turn off the gas and call the gas company.
Can I relight the pilot light by myself?
If your pilot light goes out, your furnace will not be able to produce heat because its burners will not ignite. Often, homeowners can relight the pilot themselves.
How do you troubleshoot a state select water heater?
Check the breaker switch and fuse box if you have an electric water heater. Use a circuit tester to check the heating element and thermostat. Verify that the pilot light is lit if you have a gas water heater. If it is lit and the water heater still does not turn on, the gas control or thermocouple may be defective.
Where can a gas fired water heater not be located?
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install water heater in an attic or upper floor.
Is my water heater gas valve bad?
If the burner stays on, turn the gas supply off and replace the gas valve. If the pilot is lit, you have a tank of cold water, the thermostat turned up and the burner does not fire up, either the burner orifice is clogged or the water heater gas valve is bad.
Why is gas hot water heater not working?
If a gas water heater isn’t heating, a common problem is usually that the pilot light has gone out. This may be caused by the gas valve, the natural gas supply, or—more likely—the thermocouple located next to the pilot light.
