• Pilot light goes out every night

    Jan.15.2010

    How much does it cost to have someone come out and determine why my pilot light is going out every night? When i relight the pilot, the hot water heater seems to work. It has not been windy.

    jay, raleigh, NC

    It sounds like you are having a problem with the thermocouple. This is an electronic device on the hot water heater that keeps the pilot burning once you light it. The thermocouple is designed to sense when it’s safe to keep open the main gas valve on the pilot light assembly. I suggest you contact a professional HVAC contractor, such as the ARS/Rescue Rooter in Raleigh, NC at (919) 828-7746 or (919) 929-1117 to assess the age, condition, and any safety issues of your hot water heater.

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