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Water heater won't light
Water heater won't light has a few common causes. Start with the simple, safe checks below, and stop and call a professional if anything is unclear.
Common causes
- LP tank closed or empty, or regulator needs reset
- Low battery voltage causing lockout
- Spider webs or debris in the burner tube
- Dirty or mis-gapped igniter electrode