Water Heaters - Pilot and Burner won't stay lit!
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jh88718
06-11-07, 08:50 PM
I have a newer home (2003) with a Bradford White 75 gallon natural gas water heater. I just purchased the home and the pilot was out so I relit the pilot and turned the gas valve on and it fired right up. When I went back downstairs the pilot was out again. I replaced the Thermocouple and it lit right up but then went out again after about 5 minutes. Sometimes the pilot won't stay lit after holding the red button down and then other times it lights right up but but when the burner kicks in they both shut off within 5 minutes. Does it make sense to replace the water heater? Is it common for the gas valve to go bad? The house sat for a few months vacant with the hot water heater off. Any suggestions?
jim-connor
06-12-07, 04:39 PM
At four years, it may be worth fixing. Especially since the 75 gallon models are more expensive. It sounds like you have a bad gas control. But, everything else must be checked first. Things that come to mind are venting, combustion air, gas pressure, etc. Also look for any leaks or condensation that may be dripping on the pilot.
Cienega32
08-18-07, 01:57 AM
I know it's late for this post but I just came across this recall link for B-W 75 gal gas water heaters:
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PRODUCT: Gas Water Heaters - Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa., is voluntarily recalling 1,220 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters. The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE 1395234. The model and serial numbers are located on the heater rating plate and on the shipping carton label. Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002. The water heaters were manufactured in the United States.
PROBLEM: The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support at (800) 334-3393, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Internet site at www.bradfordwhite.com. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02553.html
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PRODUCT: Gas Water Heaters - Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa., is voluntarily recalling 1,220 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters. The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE 1395234. The model and serial numbers are located on the heater rating plate and on the shipping carton label. Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002. The water heaters were manufactured in the United States.
PROBLEM: The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support at (800) 334-3393, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Internet site at www.bradfordwhite.com. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02553.html