Water Heater Pilot Won’t Stay Lit (Washington)

Water Heater Pilot Light Keeps Going Out – Washington Troubleshooting Guide

Why This Happens in Washington

Moisture affecting combustion, Rusted burner assembly, Drafts from older homes

Common Causes

  • Dirty thermocouple

  • Faulty gas control valve

  • Clogged burner assembly

  • Drafts blowing out the flame

  • Overheating from sediment buildup

WA – Specific Causes

  • Moisture affecting combustion

  • Rusted burner assembly

  • Drafts from older homes

Symptoms

  • Pilot lights but goes out after a few seconds

  • No hot water

  • Burner won’t ignite

  • Rotten egg smell (gas leak call immediately)

Fixes

  • Clean or replace thermocouple

  • Clean burner assembly

  • Replace gas control valve

  • Flush tank to remove sediment

When It’s Not Repairable

If the tank is 10–12+ years old, sediment overheating may have damaged internal components.

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