No hot water

[BudAshes]

So my water stopped being hot and I went down to check it out. Turns out a leaky pipe above the water heater had dripped on it and put it out. I fixed the leaky pipe but i cant get the propane water heater started again. It's fairly new but I'm worried the water dripping on it did some damage. I was able to get the pilot light going but when I turned the heater knob up I heard the traditional whoosh, unfortunately instead of it turning on the pilot light went out and nothing else happened. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[olds]

Did the thermocouple get warm?

 

[iamwiz82]

I'd ask this guy.

But really, how long did you hold down the button that feeds the gas? It's got to be quite awhile, 45-60 seconds for mine, for example.

 

[rsutoratosu]

I'd ask this guy.

But really, how long did you hold down the button that feeds the gas? It's got to be quite awhile, 45-60 seconds for mine, for example.

no you have to ask his dad

 

[BudAshes]

Did the thermocouple get warm?

I held it on for a minute like it says.

 

[olds]

I held it on for a minute like it says.

Almost sounds like gas pressure blowing it out but I've never heard of that on a residential unit.
Make sure all is dry and clean and try again?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

What is the make/model of your water heater? Most have several components, thermostat, pilot assembly, solenoid etc.

 

[BudAshes]

Well after opening it up and leaving a fan on it for a day it finally started up this morning. I love hot water., and man do I appreciate it right now.