Does the pilot light always stay lit on this water

Does the pilot light always stay lit on this water heater or does it electronically shut off and go on again when hot water runs out?

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Many water heaters today are pilotless.
Call manufacturer with model and serial number

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Posted on Sep 04, 2013

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jdthefixer

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SOURCE: After a few minutes of burner heating the water, gas shuts off.

A couple of things to check:

If possible, remove the pilot gas assembly and clean the gas jet and thermocouple - they can get carboned up and stop working properly. Make sure the pilot flame and deflector is aimed properly and making the thermocouple glow red hot. If the problem persists, you may want to replace the thermocouple and also check the propane regulator.

Posted on Apr 20, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: I replace my thermal coupling. burner doesn't ignite

is the burner assembly sitting pronperly on it;s cradle,, this will put it at just the right distance for it to ignite,,

Posted on Jun 21, 2009

Bill Johnson

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SOURCE: I have a 6 gal Atwood hot water heater. I can

Kenny did you change the thermo coupler?

Posted on Jul 14, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Atwood water heater - pilot light and flame malfunction

Michael,
The thermocouple sensor may not be in the best position to sense that the pilot is lit.
Adjust the thermocouple mount or simply bend the thermocouple "wire" so that the pilot flame is touching the tip.

Posted on Oct 13, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: The pilot light & will stay lit. untill the burner cycles on/off

MAKE SURE THE BURNER TUBE AND ORIFICES ARE CLEAN. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PROPER LP PRESSURE.

Posted on Jan 09, 2010

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