Water Heater Pilot Light Igniter Won T Spark

For the state gs640ybrs natural gas water heater what is the more common cause of the piezo igniter not producing a spark.

Water heater pilot light igniter won t spark.

Turn the gas off to the water heater and press the piezo igniter. When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label. 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.

To determine if the igniter is defective first make sure the igniter is getting voltage. 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. The water heater uses the piezo igniter to light the main gas burner and when it is pressed down it releases the electric spark. Unplug the igniter wire if the pilot did not light after several attempts make sure the spark igniter is working.

If the igniter fails the burner will not light. 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. Some water heaters use an igniter to ignite the gas.

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. If the igniter is getting voltage but it doesn t glow this indicates that the igniter is defective and should be replaced. A faulty piezo igniter 9003407005 a faulty natural gas burner assembly 9003379005.