Why does my Honeywell water heater shut off pilot light?

I have a Reliance brand, 40 gallon, natural gas water heater with a Honeywell gas valve, model WV8840B1109, and it has this common problem. So here’s the problem. For unknown reasons, sometimes these gas valves go into “High Temperature Shutdown” status and shut off the gas valve, which extinguishes the pilot light.

Why does my Honeywell water heater not flash?

The Honeywell gas valve went into “High Temperature Shutdown” mode. When this happens, the gas valve closes, extinguishes the pilot light and your water heater stops heating water. You won’t see any flashes on the LED status light to help you determine the problem.

Is the pilot light on a Honeywell Whirlpool?

It is a whirlpool with Honeywell controls. It has the blinking indicator lights. When I press the igniter the pilot won’t light. I did manage to get a long lighter through the view window to light the pilot, which was very faint and would not stay lit when I took my hand off of the red pilot button.

What’s the flashing code on a Honeywell gas valve?

On some of the Honeywell gas valves, like mine, it’s difficult to see the LED status light when it’s flashing codes because the light is so faint or dim. That’s important to note because when you get to step 3, below, you should see 4 flashes on the LED status light after you light the pilot light.

Why is the pilot light on my Honeywell water heater not working?

There is no power to check since the pilot barely comes on and won’t even light with the igniter. This valve has a indicator light that blinks after the about 30 seconds of the pilot being lit. then it is ready to turn the button to burner. Could the orifice on pilot light need cleaning?

What to do if your pilot light wont work?

First, locate the thermocouple to clean it using a piece of sandpaper. Always remember to shut off the gas before you start cleaning and to make sure that your thermocouple is cool. If you’re thermocouple still doesn’t work after cleaning, the issue may be that it’s bent.

Why do I have 4 flashes on my Honeywell gas valve?

Often blamed on sediment in the tank, the 4 flashes is one of the most common problems with the Honeywell gas valve. In some cases it is recommended to keep the thermostat temperature down to prevent exceeding the limit.

What should I do if my gas thermostat does not flash?

The LED indicator helps you troubleshoot the issue by reporting a number of flashes. No Flash = Pilot not lit, not enough power. 2 – Replace Pilot Assembly Insufficient power to the gas control valve/thermostat. Check all wiring connections. If problem persist you will need to replace the thermopile.