Why is my hot water heater shutting off?
If your gas water heater keeps shutting off, the thermocouple could be dirty, bent or damaged. The thermocouple is usually easily visible next to the pilot light. Inspect the thermocouple to determine if it is dirty or damaged in some way. If it is dirty, turn off the gas to allow the thermocouple to cool.
When to turn off hot water heater?
Do not shut the water off if you have not turned the gas going into your gas hot water heater off. If the water continues to heat inside the water heater after the water is shut off the heater will build up too much pressure. If you are sure the water is off, you can turn off the cold water supply.
How do you turn off hot water supply?
Water Heater Shutdown Instructions: TURN OFF GAS OR ELECTRICITY: Gas: Twist the dial on the top of the thermostat from the ON to the OFF position. Electric: Switch the circuit breaker for the water heater to the OFF position. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY. Turn the handle on the water valve CLOCKWISE until it stops.
If your gas water heater keeps shutting off, the thermocouple could be dirty, bent or damaged. The thermocouple is usually easily visible next to the pilot light. Inspect the thermocouple to determine if it is dirty or damaged in some way. If it is dirty, turn off the gas to allow the thermocouple to cool.
Do not shut the water off if you have not turned the gas going into your gas hot water heater off. If the water continues to heat inside the water heater after the water is shut off the heater will build up too much pressure. If you are sure the water is off, you can turn off the cold water supply.
Water Heater Shutdown Instructions: TURN OFF GAS OR ELECTRICITY: Gas: Twist the dial on the top of the thermostat from the ON to the OFF position. Electric: Switch the circuit breaker for the water heater to the OFF position. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY. Turn the handle on the water valve CLOCKWISE until it stops.
