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How to tell if the pilot light is out on a gas water heater?

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Find out How to tell if the pilot light is out on a gas water heater and explore practical information and possible solutions.


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Answered Oct 05, 2026
You can easily determine if your gas water heater's pilot light is out by checking for a total lack of hot water at your taps and inspecting the burner chamber. Open the lower metal access cover and look through the glass viewing window or open access panel; if you see zero flame burning next to the main burner assembly, the pilot is unlit. Additionally, touching the outer tank jacket will reveal that the water inside has turned cold. Verification: Inspect the sight glass in the lower combustion chamber for an active blue pilot flame.
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