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- A detailed, step by step tutorial video showing you how to change out a water heater thermocouple. Learn & save hundreds!!
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As a maintenance plumber, I kinda wanna curse you for putting this on here...but my compassion is just high enough that I will thank you for empowering people with this information.....now I just need to figure out how to block this video in my area
This is one of my favorite comments. Thank you. Sorry I don't know how to geographically block.
@@DANDLINC lol no worries. And yes sadly I will usually charge about $150 for a water heater and $200 for a furnace. But I sneakily change my pricing for elderly.... depending on my schedule for the day normally I'll charge $50 parts included so I make basically nothing but I can't do the elderly like that ya know
EDIT:don't get it twisted though, elderly or not, if you are an asshole....believe your price increase will be a good 20%-40% lol
It's people like you, make TH-cam so great! Thank you. 😊
Just saw this! Thanks for the compliment! Hope this helped out. If you feel strongly about what I provided...feel free to support my channel. Donations are never expected, but always appreciated....and they go a loooong way in justifying my time spent on youtube to my wife...LOL! Thx for watching!
This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for being clear, precise & to the point.
Thank you SOOOOOOOOO much - I was able to fix it all on my own .... and my husband thanks you even more because he didn't have to do it :-)
LOL! Thx for watching...glad it helped!
Cool my friend, this is precisely the info. I've been searching for to resolve my water heater problem.
Thank you in the hundreds.
Thank you so much for this video. I had to change out the thermal coupling (which I didn’t even know until I came across you video) three years ago. Today it went out again, somehow I came across your video again and yet again you walked me through the steps. You are the man. So helpful!!!!!!
I just really want to say thank you for making such a perfectly thorough and simple video on how to repair this, step by step, being thorough and not at all overly complicated. I had some high anxiety as this is what I had to do, but thanks to your video it was a breeze.
Excellent video thanks for the information
Thank you so much!!!! After I cleaned my pilot area with sand paper it still would not stay lit. So purchased a universal thermo-couple and followed your instructions. I will have hot water again. Bless you. Girl Power!!!
My pilot won’t turn on it’s sparks but won’t light could this be the problem?
You can test a weak thermocouple/pile by taking a handheld propane torch and heating the thermocouple up while it's still in place. Just heat the end of the thermocouple however and while the valve is turned to "pilot". The extra heat from the torch will be hotter than the pilot light and produce enough current to trigger the valve. I do this as a quick diagnostic to rule out the valve having failed. If the pilot lights and stays lit, withdraw the torch. As the thermocouple cools from the torch the pilot light should keep it hot enough to stay lit. If it cools to the point where the pilot light goes out again..you have a bad thermocouple. I have also gone super-cheap..removed the thermocouple and buffed the thermocouple clean and reinstalled it. That would hold me over until I could get to a store and buy a replacement sometimes.
Quite right you are! (and quite frugal!!!) Thx for watching.
Thank you for this video, especially for the part about making sure the new thermocouple is in the pilot flame. Probably saved a couple hundred dollars doing it myself for $12 and about 90 minutes including a trip to the big orange box.
Good for you!!! Glad my video was a help. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!!! {that helps little ol' me :-) }
This is the perfect TH-cam fixIt video. No history of water heaters or long explanation of tools used or any other stuff that doesn't matter. Just right to the point. Good camera angles and all the steps were covered. This should be the model for all DIY fixit videos.
You saved us a lot money. It cost $8 and 20 minutes of my husband's time. We're back in the hot water business! Thanks!
+Cathlyn Jennings Glad to hear it helped. If you were really happy with the results, feel free to support my channel with a donation. Any amount is most appreciated. Thx.
Down in a cold wet dark Melbourne winter after work at 7pm your easy explanation of replacement procedures saved me a cold shower thankyou kind sir .
You rock! I thought I was going to need a new Hot Water Heater (it's around 20 years old) but now the girl still has a little more life to her!
great video - I would screw the bigger of the 3 in first (like you did in the reassembly) and tighten ALL the way before the other 2. Reason being is that copper and aluminum (especially the Aluminum thin pipe) easily bends and breaks..so if you tighten the big one and the aluminum is in place - it easy to run into that aluminum while turning the turning the big one and bend it or even break it..HARD LEARN lesson
I'm sure you removed the whole burner assembly just for illustrative purposes but viewers should know that the clip-on thermocouples can easily be removed just by pulling gently on the tubing after unscrewing the tubing from the valve, of course. The new one is just pushed in place into what will be the pilot flame. It's literally a 5 min. job. The screw-in style takes just a minute more and, again, neither the pilot assembly nor the burner usually needs to come out.
Thx for the comment. It does help illustrating the process to show the 'innards'. Also, less intimidating than working on your belly near the floor of a big metal appliance. Appreciate your watching.
I replaced my thermalcoupler and use the exact same honeywell one that you used in video, and it worked for a week then pilot went out and now I can not get the pilot to stay lite when I release pilot button on gas valve.
This video was straight to the point. I'm a single mom with two grandchildren in the home. Thankyou for this excellent video step by step.
Thank you for your video,it helps my water heater .Specially for woman try to fix it by self.
Thank u for this tutorial! After fixing our own. I explained the process to my girlfriend as being a way more complex process. I scored enough handyman points to cash out on a fishing weekend with fellas. God forbid she ever sees this vídeo...
That is funny! Glad the video helped. Hope you had a good fishing weekend! The brother network wins again!
Thank you so much for the detailed steps. I changed the thermocouple on my GE hot water heater as it started working now
Just a tip, the holding clip should be pushed through the inner bracket hole, hence why it has a lip on it (so it can't be pushed through all the way). This holds the clip better (can't move further up), although I'm sure it'll never really be an issue.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this. Mine just fell off when I was trying to relight and I couldn't figure out where the heck it was supposed to go.
LOl I did it the way he showed. It'll be fine. It's not like it will get bumped or moved around at all. I figured my landlord did it the wrong way because he's really good at breaking things.
It's funny because if it wasn't for this video you guys would have to pay a couple of hundred dollars. yet have any of u at least given this guy something after all he saved u fuck hundreds of dollars
Thx for watching...contributions are wonderfully welcome but never truly expected.
everything is good but if you have open end wrenches use them, saves round corners on nuts and works better than using pliers backwerds.
Floyd Albright
True. Some people cause more damage by not using the proper tool for the proper job.
line wrench is best
That worked perfectly. Thank you so much for the video.
Great video, thanks that did the trick! The same 18" part that was used in this video is the same one I used, it cost me almost $9.00 at our local big box store(Menards). Total job time was about 40 min, but if I would have had my tools available, it probably would have only been a 20 min. job. Thanks again.
Good job on the video, Thank you!
Excellent video. I went to our local DIY store to replace the water heater. Someone on staff said it's probably the thermocouple. I pulled up your video in the store, bought the part ($11.00), came home and fixed the issue in about 20 minutes. You saved me close to $400.00!!! Thanks!
Thanks! a nice, relaxed, how to video, with simple step by step instructions on how to remove and replace a water heater thermocouple... not one of those other "DIY" videos, in such a rush to make a very short video, that edit out tiny but important steps for the 1st timer!! . the only question I have is Why did you add the "Remington type clip" to the TOP part of the pilot light assembly - when u removed the old Thermo the clip wasnt on top - but in the middle
That was so incredibly helpful. Thank you!
You need to use proper tools cause 6:25 you ended up with chewed up pilot tubing nut, and burner tubing nut. Also, check and make sure it's venting properly before you walk away from it.
Thanks
Thanks. This is the most thorough video I've watched on thermocouple installation.
Thx Brian, I hope it helped out. dandlinc.
Just did mine! Your video helped me tremendously and my water heater is working like new. Thanks for posting!
Awesome to hear! Feel free to subscribe (and follow if you'd like) to help my little channel grow). Cheers!
thanks, I saw your video like a year ago and yesterday my 14 year old girl could not shower because she did not have hot water and, when I saw the video, I ordered the sensor that you show and, thank God and you I repaired it , save me a lot of money, thanks so much
Excellent Video. Thank you very much. This will be project #1 for the weekend.
Thanks show me how to change universal thermocouple. it's cost me 12.22 for first time learned how to changed tc. thanks
Loved the attention to detail. The close up of the correct position of the newly installed thermocouple was what I was looking for. Thank you
Thanks for a great video. My pilot stays lit, but the burner doesn't come on. I turned it all the way up and no response. Do I have a bad thermostat? It uses an 89T thermostat.
it could be the burner assembly
Will this fix the issue were it won't stay lit after releasing the red button on pilot?
Good question...I think yes. The pilot is not staying lit most likely because the thermocouple (a heat activated electric switch of sorts) is not working. Replace that....making sure the end of the couple is in the pilot flame and it will send the signal to keep the gas on...and keep your flame lit. Thx for watching.
why would you need a hot water heater??hot water doesn't need to be heated
So, if my water heater turns on and makes hot water but after the tank is hot it completely shuts off afterwards. No pilot or anything is on, this would be the solution?
Thanks for this! Saved me big $ probably. Cost 10 for the part.
Glad to hear it! Don't forget to subscribe (that sort of pays me back and helps grow my channel). Cheers! DANDLINC.
never put your face were he did when you turn the flame up on the hot water heater. the flame can roll out and burn your face...
Why is there no manifold with a view window? Mine is very similar to this but its not oddly open like that so missing steps for me.
Thanks, great video, my water heater works but keep turn off every once a while, (2-3 weeks ) any body knows what can be the problem ?
John's Messiahs Hi, thx for watching. Unfortunately I'm not sure why it would shut off. Is there a draft near your heater that could be blowing out your pilot light?
Nice video, but a few things you need to correct. First the unit should be 18"off the floor. Your gas trap should be a minimum of 6". Your vent pipe going out should be opposite.
This video really explained the process in a concise and elegant way. You made it seem "Bob Ross easy" and I could totally do this myself. Five stars! ☆☆☆☆☆
That damn Mandela effect... I always thought it was a Thermocoupler, with an er on the end, lol. Anyway thanks, nice video, you have probably saved a lot of people a lot of money!
Great video! Thanks for teaching me a lifelong skill and saving me a few hundred bucks.
Before I knew any better I had a guy come out and fix this problem. Now that I know how to do it I have done it myself. I was wondering how important the rubber gasket that the wire and tubes go through is, because the repair guy cracked it in half and said it wasn't necessary at all. Maybe it shortens the life of the Thermocouple?
when you put it back in, the "crack" basically closes itself since it fits snuggly. Other videos have recommended to cut that rubber piece it in order to get the parts through easily since the metal is sensitive and you don't want to put a kink the metal by trying to force it through. I'm sure you could always put some sealant on it after you got the new one through if you were worried but I don't think it would shorten the life of the thermocouple.
Will, a bad thermal couple also cause gas to keep flowing If the pilot light somehow shuts off? Like the other day, the gas company shut down the gas for a little while, and the pilot light went off, but the gas kept flowing for some reason we had to shut off the gas main. The mail got real strong in the room where the water tank was
...and how would I do that? Aren't you reciprocated by advertising?
+Cathlyn Jennings Hi, just saw you're comment. Yes! we do get a token piece of the advertising. A few cents per 1,000 views or so.....just typing {hat in hand} every now and then. Donations / support are never expected, but always appreciated. I'm glad people watch my videos and I'm thrilled when it helps them! Keep up the DIY'ing and have a great day!
Do you know of an effective way to remove scale from a gas water heater tank that works better than vinegar? thanks
Thanks for this. I think mine is bad. I'm reading "remove burner unit and replace thermocouple" and it sounds a bit daunting, but watching the video it doesn't seem like a big deal at all.
This video helped me. Thanks for posting, we owe a big thank you!
Fantastic! I'm glad it worked. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe (that helps me!). DANDLINC.
Great info. was able to do it my self for only $12.00 instead of who knows for house call thnkx
Fantastic!
Thanks for sharing I really needed this info fot instaling mine also etc.
I did everything stated. My burner system doesn't come completely out, only the thermocouple and gas supply line with bracket. Easy to install thermocouple. Could not get the bracket back in. Now worried if I am doing something wrong. It's just one screw, but so difficult. Using a very long screw driver. Can't find a pic to make sure it lined up correctly. Any suggestions. It is an older model Kenmore. Can't find a manual online. Don't see mine near the heater anymore.
Sorry to ask....do you know what the thermocouple needs to be replaced/failed...is it because the soot on the outside prevents an electrical signal to be generated...or it just goes bad/non functional? THANKS!!
No gas safe type regs in good old USA then.So many procedures missed out when rechecking appliance.Gas rate, burner pressure, safety devices,flue flow test, combustion performance check.just to mention a few.Cant believe what I'm watching tbh 😬
Thank's alot. If you lived in Milwaukee I would buy you a Pint. I was right about to call a profesional.
Channel Locks.?. I knew a guy that had a bike repair shop and only used Vise Grip Pliers.... Since then I use the correct wrench size for proper fitting of connections.
Amazing to know selfless people like you exist, thanks for this. My pilot light stays on and I get a surge of flame when I turn the dial to more heat, it just doesn't stay on for more than 10 minutes, is this likely a thermocouple issue?
Dude!!! You just earned yourself a new subscriber! I live with both my sisters and 5 of my sister's grandkids and we're all in our 50's. We don't have any spare money to pay a repair man because I have zero income. You made this very easy to understand. Thank you!
Thanks for the sub!
Thank you for sharing this, made the process a little bit easier but mine was different in some ways but I got it fixed thanks for the insight!
Fixed for $6.87. Thank you!!
My water temperature is over 120 F and no matter how I control it the water is cool or over 120. How do I fix it to around 116 F? My house is licensed by the state so if it’s over 120 F they will cite me.
I bought a brand new thermocouple, installed it, lit the pilot light waited five minutes, and released the valve only to have the pilot light go out on me numerous times. Why is this happening and how do I fix it so that the pilot light stays light. I have installed a dozen of these thermocouples, never had a problem until now. I kept this up for an hour and would not stay lit. Please respond. thanks.
I would have performed the soap test BEFORE I lit the pilot or burner..
Looks like this is an older style open combustion chamber right? Can I still replace the thermocouple myself if it's the newer sealed combustion chamber that just has a little window to look in on the pilot light? Maybe it would be much more difficult?
My burner assembly has a lip on it, but inside the actual heater, there is no bracket, notch, nothing. Only thing is a trd. How do i put it back in?
The pilot light wouldn’t come on at all. It turned out it’s not the coupler but the gas line to the pilot was clogged which I cleared with a can of compressed air. Problem solved!
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How old was the water heater in this video? I have a water heater thats about 8 years old, and the pilot light wont stay lit. All the filters are clean, and we had a plumber come out and look at it. He said it could be a bad thermocouple or a multitude of problems we dont know about
Another subscriber just added thank you so much for your video.just fixed mine thanks to you
Nothing like a idiot to use pliers backward on a brass nut or fitting!!! end wrenches ONLY!!!
This video was so helpful today! Thank you so much! Subbed!
I'm so glad it helped you. Thanks for the sub, that helps me grow my little channel and get more videos out to the masses! Enjoy the warm water!
I changed the thermocouple and it works but next day it went off again ,but I found the gas pipe kinked is that will be problem?
Hello friend, thanks for showing the video it is greatly explained on how to fix my pilot light problem but let me ask you, if after I replace the thermocouple an the pilot still want stay lit, what will be my next problem to look at? Could the red button need to be replaced? See when I press down the red button for the pilot light to stay on an then after I release it the pilot goes out before I can get a chance to turn the gas on. So could it still be my problem with the thermocouple causing my pilot not to stay lit are is there a problem with the red button. When I press down on the red button it just feels kinda weak now when I light the pilot. If after I replace my thermocouple and I still have a problem with the pilot light not staying lit how would I replace the red button if I have to? Thanks allot for any information that you can provide to me. Sincerely Billy
What did you find out? It sounds like you might have kinked the thermocouple tube. It's easy to do.
@Derek Sparks Bad Thermocouple. Even new ones can be bad.
Either that or your gas bill didn't get paid...
Super video how to replace and fix this problem.Thank you !
Don’t believe the wire to the the a couple is a “mini gas line”. I suspect it is delivering the current to the control telling it the pilot is on so it ok to give the main burner gas
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After I replace the thermocouple can't I just relight the pilot with the igniter instead of using paper?
Of course. If your unit is equipped with an ignitor. Thx for watching!
Worked!.. Saved me almost 200 $. Thanks.
Thanks! I watched your video, and it helped tremendously. I was successfully able to change the thermal couple, and now we have hot water again. May The Lord bless double for helping save money and teaching others to DIY!!!
It’s just a WATER HEATER. Not a HOT WATER HEATER. SO FUCKING ANNOYING WHEN PEOPLE CALL IT THAT SHIT
This was the best video!!! However, my pilot light will not stay lit, still....any suggestions?
It's called a water heater, if you had HOT water why would you heat it?
You are correct...I shall hang my head in shame for the majority of this day. LOL. Thanks for watching! DANDLINC
Love your comebacks Dandlinc?
Straight-forward, direct and to the point. Thanks!
you didnt state that when you slide that burner back in the water heater that tongue under the burner goes into a slot to hold the burner in place on the other side. Just sayin. But thanks. I needed a refresher.
This video shows incorrect installation of the heat sensor clip.
you are awesome ...
Very nice video. Thank you so much for the instruccion
You're welcome.
Thank you ! I followed your instructions, i made the repair for the cost of little less than $11.00 versus $150.00 service call of a plumber. Thank you again!
Hope you make some easy furnace fixes.......
... Recently, after experiencing a few times, where my water heater has unexpectedly failed with its pilot. I figured the fault must be in the thermocoupler, as my propane tank has plenty of fuel, and my oven's (propane) pilot is still working... So, I've discovered your clip on YT.
... I feel like I can do the R & R of my thermocoupler after watching this ... I used to do it in several wall heaters, back in the late '70's to early '80's ... So, same principals, I guess ... One question, if your still editing this channel is : I use propane .. Will it make a difference in my choice of thermocoupler ? Hope this isn't a too amateur of a question. But it's been decades since I've considered tackling this type of maintenance repair...
... Best regards ...
Hi - I am trying to replace the thermocouple on an old gas water heater. I am having difficulty removing the burner assembly from the thermostat/gas valve fixture on the outside of the tank. I can't get the bolt on the pilot tube loose. The bolt seems to be a soft metal and now has a bunch of nicks, etc. from me trying to remove it. Questions: 1) Can this be a "left-handed thred screw" situation where you must turn the bolt CLOCKWISE to LOOSEN? 2) Should I be using a FLAT adjustable wrench instead of toothed adjustable wrench? 3) Is there anything that the pros use that would help "grab" the nut better and leave fewer nicks - something like a kitchen jar gripper comes to mind. Thanks so much for any help you can provide!!!
Did you put gas tape on the connections?
Hi Kevin, no I didn't put any gas tap on the connections. Not a bad idea though if you know how to. This has been working well for 4 + years now. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching DANDLINC.
I also saved 100s of dollars - Thank you so much. Much appreciated for your free video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I'm glad it worked and I'm happy you saved 100s! Feel free to support my channel with any sort of donation. Any amount helps fund my videos. Thanks again for watching!
great video. I'll definitely be using this one for my mother's heater. what kind of camera do you use my man?
Thx for watching. I recorded this with a well-used Nikon SLR (D3100). It's seen better days but it does have a few videos left in it.
you put your clip in wrong. it clips in from the inside. that's gonna slide around