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HOW TO HANDLE GAS WATER
HEATER REPAIR FOR HOT WATER
• Pay attention to the gas valve. When you do not get hot water, there may be an issue
with the gas valve. You will find it on the outside of the heater. Its main function is to
control the flow of gas to the burner as well as to the pilot light. A faulty gas valve will
affect the gas supply and make it impossible to get hot water. Thankfully, it is quite easy
to change the gas valve on your own. You do not need to ask a water heater repair
specialist to come and do it for you. However, you will be better off letting a professional
do it if you do not know how to disconnect the main gas line first. Without
disconnecting it, you should not try to replace the valve or else you will end up dealing
with difficult and potentially dangerous situations.
• Check the burner of your water heater. Any problem with the burner will keep the
heater from functioning properly. You are likely to have problems here if the burner has
rusted usually due to a water leak. If you have been using your water heater for several
years, the burner can get cracked or damaged. If you find any issue here, you will have to
replace the burner, which is quite similar to how you repair the thermocouple.