Hot Water problem

[morelcabin]

I think Clucky has it right, thermal coupler needs replacing

 

[hooligan]

It that hard to do?

 

[ChickNLittle]

I agree with CluckyChick. It's probably the thermal Couple.

 

[hooligan]

I read that if the thermocouple is faulty the pilot will not light, but the pilot and the burner are lit and going like normal.

 

[morelcabin]

thermosthat maybe? I really don't know

 

[cluckychick]

There is no hot water.
Check for:

Unlit pilot light.
Pilot light won't keep burning.
Clogged burner
Defective thermocouple.
The gas is not coming out.
Remedies:

Carefully relight the pilot.
Make sure the gas controls are completely turned on. Then check the thermocouple and be sure it is firmly connected to the gas control unit and positioned near the pilot flame.
Call a qualified contractor.
Replace the thermocouple.
Call the Gas Company.

 

[ChickNLittle]

I assume it is also run by electric? If so, check your circuit breaker too. There should be a separate one for the water heater.

 

[hooligan]

Its in the right place and lit, so it could still be the thermocouple?

Its gas so no electric to it, unless I am mistaken

 

[morelcabin]

It's been a while since we had a gas water heater, but I think there is electrical as well

 

[ChickNLittle]

Your probably right.

Thats really weird, don't mess with it too much. If its not working, I would turn the gas off and get someone to check it. Don't want to blow yourself up. It's been so long since I had a Gas water heater.