What does green blinking light on water heater mean?
If your water heater flashes green 5 times every 3 seconds, you might have a problem with a sensor. Call a technician to replace a gas control valve. Gas control valve failure. If the LED light blinks 7 times every 3 seconds, you have a problem with a gas valve.
What does blue blinking light on water heater mean?
A flashing blue light on a water heater could mean any of the following depending on your model: A call for heat. A draft pressure switch error. Blocked diameter vacuum tubing.
Is the status light on water heater supposed to blink?
The red status light will blink once every 3 seconds when the water heater is operating normally. Once the red status light is blinking, release the knob. Set the temperature to the desired setting. We recommend a maximum temperature setting of HOT (120°F) to reduce the risk of scalding.
How do you check the pilot light on a gas water heater?
It’s usually right on the panel. Turn and hold the knob to “Pilot” and push the ignitor. You should hear it click, and probably also a “whooshing” sound. Check in that gap, and you should see the light on.
What do I do if my water heater won’t light?
If you have a natural or propane gas water heater, chances are the pilot has gone out. If the pilot doesn’t relight, if it goes out right after lighting or if it goes out repeatedly, by far the most common cause is a bad thermocouple.
Why is my gas hot water heater beeping?
A water heater may sound a beep to warn that there is a water leak. Leaks may be obvious if the floor is wet near the water heater, but the leak might also be somewhere along the line. The beeping may be initiated by a water heater shutoff feature, a flood prevention device. Beeping may also signal a gas leak.
What does it mean when your pilot light won’t stay lit?
thermocouple
If your pilot light won’t stay alight, it might be the thermocouple. Sometimes dust buildup collects on the thermocouple and blocks the sensor. Try cleaning the thermocouple and then relighting the pilot light. If it continues to go out, the thermocouple might need to be replaced.
Why does the pilot light on water heater go out?
Some of the most common reasons that water heater pilot lights go out include: A faulty thermocouple. Over time, thermocouples can begin to malfunction and shut off the gas supply to the pilot light even if it’s burning properly. A bent or dirty thermocouple.
Why would pilot light go out?
Some of the possible serious reasons for pilot lights to go out include loose or broken gas valves, thermocouples or heat exchangers, faulty venting, low gas pressure, or high winds. If you believe there is a serious problem, don’t hesitate to contact a professional.