My cellar flooded and the propane hot water heater piolt light went out. Just the lower 3 inches or so got wet
Posted on | August 9, 2010 | 2 Comments
Question by James M: My cellar flooded and the propane hot water heater piolt light went out. Just the lower 3 inches or so got wet
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Answer by antibotbob
I’ve seen this before when basements flood. If it doesn’t light. The little aluminum pilot light line is full of water. you need to take it apart, blow it out, and leave it out a couple hours to dry completely. The smallest amount of water in that gas line will keep it from lighting.
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August 9th, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
whats your question? did you relight the pilot light? is that your question? so now i have to not only answer questions but figure out what you’re trying to ask too? get a match or lighter and relight the damn thing. its not that hard. but, depending how long its been off, you may want to open a window and let the air disperse.
August 9th, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
You should let your water heater thoroughly dry out before re-lighting it. Use a dehumidifier or fan to help it dry out good. You can find some help for your basement water problem at http://www.b-dry.com/wet-basement-analyzer.html
Most times, a water heater is fine after its been dried out.