Residential Water Heater Problem Repair And Reviews

Question: I have a oil hot water heater.?

(Posted by: Experience Me on 2010-03-04 02:52:09)

The pilot light went out. I went to light it but there seemed to be a small breeze that blows out the match... Any suggesstions

Posted by: Melvin S on 2010-03-04, 12:25:03

Oil heaters do not have a pilot, thay have electrodes , the electrons are hock up to a large transformer ,also the electrodes are held with porcelain , and it is common for the porcelain to have a crack , and as a result short out ......OK....... Mel...................................... < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <Have a nice day with a good running hot water heater > > > > > > > > > > > > < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Posted by: Byron on 2010-03-04, 02:57:04

There is no standing pilot on an oil fired heater. You aren't getting any oil to the combustion chamber. If you were...you would have known it when you put the match in there. You probably have a clogged nozzle or filter.