How do you clean a flame sensor on a gas water heater?
How do you clean a flame sensor on a gas water heater?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DsKn1Rw9Yo
What does a flame sensor do on a water heater?
A thermocouple or flame sensor is a device used to control gas flow in gas water heaters.Sep 11, 2021
What is the most common problem with a gas hot water heater?
1. Water Temperature Issues. One of the most common complaints of water heaters not working is the fact that we experience water temperature issues. This can be either water not heating up enough or the water being way too hot.Jan 4, 2021
How does a water heater flame sensor work?
A thermocouple or flame sensor is a device used to control gas flow in gas water heaters. ... It is a simple device that converts the heat from a burning flame into a small electrical current, allowing it to work as a switch to control the flow of gas from the gas supply valve.Sep 11, 2021
Why does the flame on my water heater keep going out?
Thermocouple Issues If it senses that your water heater pilot light keeps going out, the thermocouple will shift off the gas supply to the heater. Over time, thermocouples can malfunction, accumulate dust buildup, or the device can get bent away from the pilot light's flame.May 13, 2021
How do I reset my water heater sensor?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t1nsqiU20Y
Is a flame sensor the same as a thermocouple?
People tend to use the terms “flame sensor” and “thermocouple” interchangeably. In truth, while they basically perform the same job, they're not the same thing. If your furnace uses an electronic controller, it's got a flame sensor. Thermocouples are used on standing pilot furnaces that have pilot lights.Jan 22, 2019