Water Heater Pilot Light Igniter Won T Spark

The water heater uses the piezo igniter to light the main gas burner and when it is pressed down it releases the electric spark.

Water heater pilot light igniter won t spark.

To determine if the igniter is defective first make sure the igniter is getting voltage. To reduce the risk of property damage serious injury or death read and follow all labels on the water heater and the safety instructions in the printed owner s manual. Make sure the wire is connected at the bottom of the push button that makes the igniter spark. If the igniter is getting voltage but it doesn t glow this indicates that the igniter is defective and should be replaced.

The spark gap is factory set 0 125 and should be maintained. While continuing to hold down the pilot button press down on the igniter button three or four times. Unplug the igniter wire if the pilot did not light after several attempts make sure the spark igniter is working. For the state gs640ybrs natural gas water heater what is the more common cause of the piezo igniter not producing a spark.

If you have a natural or propane gas water heater chances are the pilot has gone out. The water heater pilot light is a small flame that ignites the gas burner on your water heater. When trying to light the heater be sure to put the gas valve on the water heater in the pilot position and hold down on the pilot button. When troubleshooting lighting problems it is recommended to test it first.

When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label. Unplug the igniter wire from the connector. Some water heaters use an igniter to ignite the gas.