2006 Hawk Hot Water Heater Not Lighting

[RamblinRoger]

Hello WTW Folks,

I am unable to get the pilot to light on the hot water heater in my 2006 Hawk.
The pilot light will eventually ignite if I use a butane lighter but take a long time.
The main burner will then also ignite. But after a couple minutes both go off. The water is heated only to warm at that point.

Suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Ramblin'Roger

 

[DanoT]

After my propane fridge has been tuned off and not in use for months, I have had trouble getting a pilot light on a propane fridge to stay lit.

My problem is rust/dirt in the orifice. Lots of blasting with compressed air eventually gets things working but it sometimes takes several attempts over a few days.

 

[Stan@FourWheel]

The lines usually get clogged over the years.

You might need a new line set.

Something like this.

(new thermocoupler and new pilot light feed line)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003G9HWZI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And then blow out the bigger air/propane mixture tube with compressed air.

I've replaced a few over the years.

Usually fire right back up again after cleaning and replacing that part linked above, if nothing else is wrong.

 

[ckent323]

I had a similar problem with our Norcold N300 refrigerator. After fooling atound with the burner for too long I searched online for replacement parts, bought a replacement burner and installed it. Problem solved.

I recommend starting with the burner replacement. If that doesn't do the trick then yu can move on to replacing other parts (thermocouple, etc).

 

[RamblinRoger]

After my propane fridge has been tuned off and not in use for months, I have had trouble getting a pilot light on a propane fridge to stay lit.

My problem is rust/dirt in the orifice. Lots of blasting with compressed air eventually gets things working but it sometimes takes several attempts over a few days.

Thanks for your feedback DanoT. Much appreciated.