Hot water tank fix

Changing the thermo couple and the gas valve on a gas heat water tank.
Be patient with me, it was my first video, it starts to get better @ 4:00, I realize that my camera work sucks but, I just wanted to give you an idea of how to do it yourself and to educate those who are in a fix like I was when the tank stopped heating the water.
Please ask me any questions and I will answer ASAP.
Be careful, GAS goes BOOM! )-:\ Do the leak test after attaching the lines again.

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[SteamerJohanson]

What is the price range for hot water heater control gas valves?

[Buchoass]

@SteamerJohanson I called the number on the tank and they sent it with no charge. I would guess approx.$100.00? Cheers.

[NorthWriter]

This is great! I have to replace the thermocouple on my heater, and I have exactly the same heater. The plate at the bottom kind of freaked me out, but seeing that you did it, I'm feeling a little better about it.

[Buchoass]

@NorthWriter Thanks for the comment.

Let me know how it goes, better yet, video tape it and upload it to YT.(-:\>

Remember to always check for leaks.

~Cheers~

[mud411]

I thought the water heater needed to be off the floor for safety, BOOM!!!!!

[Buchoass]

Yes! the hot water tank needs to be off the floor to allow air flow throught the vent @ the bottom. If you look closely you will see that the tank is raised about 3 inches.

The tank was initially installed by the gas company, I just did the repairs.

Yes! BOOM! if your not carefull. Watch @ 5:55 to do a gas leak test.

Thanks for watching

Cheers

B.Champagne

[353gasman]

If you replace the control valve, don't drain the tank, just shut off the water take off the pressure through a faucet, change the valve on the fly. Its much quicker.

[meehandyman]

 I had replace the control valve and the problom was still there. light kept going out. . i follow your instructions and replace the termo couple . and it's working great now .

[SteamerJohanson]

@Buchoass thanks for the info

[Buchoass]

They usually are the same, with the thermo couple being the main problem.