gas water heater got wet and now won't fire
#1
10-11-10, 04:50 PM
gas water heater got wet and now won't fire
I was replacing a leaking inlet pipe on a gas water heater because it was leaking. I shut off the valve on the line but it didn't close all the way and water got down inside the heater and now the water heater won't fire. I have a lit pilot light but when I move the knob from pilot to on nothing happens.
I was able to replace the line and it doesn't leak but now no fire. Could it be that the element got wet and just needs to dry out?
I was able to replace the line and it doesn't leak but now no fire. Could it be that the element got wet and just needs to dry out?
#2
10-11-10, 05:13 PM
Never mind. Ran the hot water for a few minutes and it fired right up.
Had a moment of panic when it didn't ignite right away because it usually does when I slide the knob from pilot to on. But I realized that this usually occurs when we have returned from vacation so the water is cold.
Oh the joys of being a DIYer.
Had a moment of panic when it didn't ignite right away because it usually does when I slide the knob from pilot to on. But I realized that this usually occurs when we have returned from vacation so the water is cold.
Oh the joys of being a DIYer.
