A gas water heater with the pilot out stops the hot water. The relight steps bring the flame back safely.
The steps
Follow the relight steps printed on the heater label. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Apple Valley, the label is the guide.
The off
Turn the gas control to the off and the wait five minutes. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Apple Valley, the wait clears the gas.
The light
Set the control to the pilot and the light the flame. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Apple Valley, the light is the step.
The hold
Hold the reset button while the thermocouple warms. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Apple Valley, the hold is the step.
The on
Release the button and the turn the control to the on. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Apple Valley, the on is the setting.
The repeat
A pilot that will not stay lit points to the thermocouple. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Apple Valley, the part is the fix.
The call
Pilot will not stay lit? Call 888-217-3585 and Apple Valley, CA Plumber Connect will match you with an Apple Valley pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Apple Valley: what to know
In Apple Valley, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across San Bernardino County — from Victorville, Hesperia and Adelanto to ZIP codes like 92307, 92395, 92308 — 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 Apple Valley?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Apple Valley, CA Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Apple Valley.