Replacement is an easy diy repair.
Whirlpool hot water heater pilot will not light.
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When lighting the pilot make sure the knob on the gas control valve is fully pushed in.
The pilot light in your hot water heater does more than simply ignite the gas.
If your hot water heater suddenly stops working chances are a bad thermocouple has shut off the gas to the pilot light.
Without it the water heater won t be able to maintain internal temperatures allowing the water to cool off.
Make sure the gas supply valve is turned on.
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If the status light is not flashing try lighting the pilot using the instructions on the water heater s label.
A thermocouple senses the heat of the pilot and allows gas to flow to the burner.
Keep the knob pushed in while repeatedly clicking the spark igniter button.
Pilot light issues are some of the most common problems experienced with gas water heaters.