Are you having difficulty relighting your Charlotte water heater pilot light? As holiday-makers return from their vacations, majority of water heaters need to be relit.

It. The materials you will need to do this is a pair of pliers, a box of household match and a good and reliable flash light.  You will learn how to do this yourself.

Here are some tips on how to relight your Charlotte water heater pilot light

Initially set the thermostat to its lowest setting and turn off the gas-control knob. Wait for five minutes for any gas to clear or before proceeding. Seek a professional help if you smell gas after five minutes. Call the utility company for immediate service.

With the use of a plier or a wrench remove the outher and inncer acces covers for the burning chamber. Use a flashlight to locate the end of the pilot-light tube that extends from the gas-control valve into the burning chamber. Adjust your position so you can comfortably reach this point with a wooden match and see what you are doing.

Hold a match near the end of the pilot-light tube and turn the control know to the pilot position. Depress and hold the reset button on the gas-control valve (see illustration). Remove the match as soon as the pilot lights, but keep the button depressed for about a minute.

Step 4 – If the pilot does not remain lighted, repeat all these steps. Otherwise, turn the gas cock on the control valve to the On position, set the thermostat to the desired temperature and replace the access panels.

And that is how you relight your Charlotte water heater pilot light. Now that you know how to relit your water heater pilot light, please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your family are safe and your home out of harm.