07. It worked well until 1 year ago. Then , after the heating cycle, the pilot light would shut down also. I talked to one of your support people and she told me to pull the burner assembly and clean the burner head and orfice which I did. Everything has worked well until a week ago when the pilot light went out after every heating cycle. The flame normally burns blue, but on occasion will burn yellow. Could you help me with my problem? Thanks in advance!! Bill Satorius
Water Heaters - Reliance - & 30 Gal LP Gas Water Heater
Hi Bill, Your problem now is that the thermocouple is getting weak. I assume that you have checked and cleaned the burner again with no improvement in the function of the burner..... You may be getting some moisture in the gas which can cause the flame to go yellow, but will notmake it go out... If everything else is okay, then I would be changing that thermocouple before doing anything else... they are inexpesive and easy to change.
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Hi Bill,
Your problem now is that the thermocouple is getting weak. I assume that you have checked and cleaned the burner again with no improvement in the function of the burner.....
You may be getting some moisture in the gas which can cause the flame to go yellow, but will notmake it go out...
If everything else is okay, then I would be changing that thermocouple before doing anything else... they are inexpesive and easy to change.
heatman101