Hot water heater wont stay lit

Gerrie

Hi Folks!

I am a novice DIY. Most of my handy man knowledge is in refinishing, and plastering. Trying now to tackle my hot water tank. I have an A.O. Smith gas hot water tank. I'm fighting to keep the pilot lit. I am able to get it thru the process, and hear the woosh sound, get some water for a short period, and then when I turn on the water some time later I'm finding that the pilot went out again. So, now I'm wondering if I should try draining my hot water tank, or if I'm going to have to change the thermocouple. Not sure what to do here.

Any advice welcome.

oh'mike

There is another post going on with the exact same question--look in the plumbing section--your answers are there---Mike---

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