Kitchen Gas Appliances - water heater - no gas

Pilot won't light....no gas getting to it. I know I need to replace a part, most likely the GAS CONTROL VALVE $85 part(I assume this controls the automatic shut-off), though I am not sure. It is obviously something with the auto-shut off. SHould I replace the thermocouple too?

My water heater (only 3 years old) went out after the big storm here 2 days ago (sf bay area) flooded my basement where my water heater is and put it out. Water came up 3 inches too high. After pumping out the water which didn't drain itself out...I hand dried the portions of the water heater inside I could reach.

Am I on the right track? Just replace the GAS CONTROL VALVE?
Thanks,
Berne

Put a fan on it a couple days. I'd replace the thermocouple first if that doesn't fix it.

Thanks webrebel. I'll give those a try over the next few days.
-B

Hello; fitzpab

If all else fails, prior to replacing the gas control, remove the entire burner assembly. Chances are there is debris in the burner and or pilot orifices. The burners orifice is beneath the burner.

The burner orifice can be unscrewed out using a box end wrench to prevent damage to the hex ends. The pilot assembly can be seperated to ge the pilot orifice out, if need be. Just do not enlarge the pilot or burner orifices attempting to clean them.

Replacing the T-Couple might be a good idea too, since you already have the entire burner assembly out.

An excellent source for original replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers stock replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.

Be sure the appliance is turned off before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks. Usually found around the gas line, tubing nuts or flex connector gas supply in this type of repair.

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Drying it out with the fan and replacing the thermocoupler did the trick. Thanks!!

Though if that doesn't fix it next time, then I will follow the other steps. Great ideas.

I need to fix the flooding out my basement problem to ultimately make this go away which will be my big summertime project.

Thanks,
Berne

:cool: cool...One trick would be to put the heater on blocks. If you just need a few inches then that would eliminate the problem to a point even if it floods.

Nice idea on the blocks...unfortunately I'd need to get a shorter water heater as there isn't any extra room above.
-B

Well...now you know what to buy next time.... :)