Water heater help...pilot lit but burner won't ligt...

[toxigal]

my basement flooded (about 5" of water) and the pilot went out. I relit the pilot but i don't think the burner is lighting. according to my manual it is the combustion shutoff system and that i have to contact someone to fix it. is it possible (and safe) to do this myself?

[Bob_Head]

my basement flooded (about 5" of water) and the pilot went out. I relit the pilot but i don't think the burner is lighting. according to my manual it is the combustion shutoff system and that i have to contact someone to fix it. is it possible (and safe) to do this myself?

Without seeing the actual unit, or lacking a model number, it's hard to say. Some are easier than others. If in doubt, it's best to refer to a qualified plumber.

[billy ross]

my basement flooded (about 5" of water) and the pilot went out. I relit the pilot but i don't think the burner is lighting. according to my manual it is the combustion shutoff system and that i have to contact someone to fix it. is it possible (and safe) to do this myself?

Most likely the main burner is flooded. Somehow the pilot burner was able to clear, but not the main burner. You should blow through the burner tube until you blow the water out. Normally the pressure of the gas is enough to accomplish this, but sometimes it isn't.

[toxigal]

thanks all, i got it fixed. whew! i noticed the lack of hot water after working out and it was about to be a stinky evening!

[billy ross]

thanks all, i got it fixed. whew! i noticed the lack of hot water after working out and it was about to be a stinky evening!

What did you do?

[toxigal]

What did you do?

turned the page in the owners manual and performed the last step in the "how to relight your heater" directions