A gas water heater whose pilot keeps going out has a cause worth finding. Here is the Burien guide.
Relight it safely
Follow the heater's instructions: turn to pilot, hold the button, and light it. If you smell gas, stop and call the utility.
Why it goes out
A dirty pilot tube, a failing thermocouple, or a draft blowing the flame out are the common causes.
The thermocouple
The thermocouple senses the flame and keeps the gas flowing. A worn one shuts the gas off, snuffing the pilot.
The fix
A pro cleans the pilot assembly or replaces the thermocouple. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Burien, it is a routine repair.
Keep the flame lit
A pilot that keeps dying is not normal. Call 888-217-3585 and Burien Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Burien pro.
Plumbing in Burien: what to know
In Burien, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kitsap County — from Normandy Park, Seatac and Tukwila to ZIP codes like 98166, 98146, 98148 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Burien?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Burien Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Burien.