Turn off the shutoff valve to the gas line. Be sure to turn the valve one-quarter turn so that the handle is at a right angle to the pipe, as in this photo. Turn off the control valve. Remove the ...

[WJCarpenter]’s gas water heater uses a small pilot light that needs to stay burning permanently to ignite the main burners as required. Four or five times a year, the pilot light goes out and needs ...

If your water goes cold, it’s likely your water heater flame has gone out. You don’t need any tools or a handyman to re-ignite the pilot light. Just follow these steps. Newer model gas water heaters ...

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