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Problem for Rheem RHEEM 50 Gallon FVR NATGAS Water Heater 6YR 22V50F1

The pilot turns on but it clicks and then it shuts off the gas




By alakrans on Nov 09, 2009

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the pilot turns on but it clicks and then it will turn on for a minute then i cuts off the gas why is this?
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The thermocoupler isn't sensing and shutting down the gas valve. Thercoupler needs replacing.
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