Water Heater Pilot Light Igniter Won T Spark

While continuing to hold down the pilot button press down on the igniter button three or four times.

Water heater pilot light igniter won t spark.

Some water heaters use an igniter to ignite the gas. Unplug the igniter wire from the connector. Turn the gas off to the water heater and press the piezo igniter. Unplug the igniter wire if the pilot did not light after several attempts make sure the spark igniter is working.

Make sure the wire is connected at the bottom of the push button that makes the igniter spark. If the igniter is getting voltage but it doesn t glow this indicates that the igniter is defective and should be replaced. The water heater uses the piezo igniter to light the main gas burner and when it is pressed down it releases the electric spark. 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.

When troubleshooting lighting problems it is recommended to test it first. The spark gap is factory set 0 125 and should be maintained. If the igniter fails the burner will not light. A faulty piezo igniter 9003407005 a faulty natural gas burner assembly 9003379005.

To determine if the igniter is defective first make sure the igniter is getting voltage. If you have a natural or propane gas water heater chances are the pilot has gone out. When the water heater pilot light goes out first try relighting it following the directions on the water heater label.