Tried to flush my gas water heater, forgot to turn off the gas.

So, I was flushing the water heater and I forgot the first step, shut off the gas. Eventually, after it was all drained, I turn back on the water supply to the water heater. I noticed water draining from the relief valve the next day. That's when I retraced what I did and realized my mistake. So, I decided to turn off the gas this time and drain it again then refill it. I did not turn on the gas yet. The relief valve was still leaking. So, I ran to HD, got one, and replaced the relief valve. I filled back up the water heater, checked the relief valve where it drains to outside and it is not leaking anymore. So, I turn on the gas and try to light the pilot. I can't get the thing to light after multiple attempts. What would be the way to fix this? Should I just call a plumber if I can't do it? I am decent at DIY stuff I just forgot a step because I've done it a couple times already. submitted by /u/uselessBINGBONG [link] [comments]

Jun 16, 2025 - 03:10

So, I was flushing the water heater and I forgot the first step, shut off the gas. Eventually, after it was all drained, I turn back on the water supply to the water heater.

I noticed water draining from the relief valve the next day. That's when I retraced what I did and realized my mistake. So, I decided to turn off the gas this time and drain it again then refill it. I did not turn on the gas yet.

The relief valve was still leaking. So, I ran to HD, got one, and replaced the relief valve.

I filled back up the water heater, checked the relief valve where it drains to outside and it is not leaking anymore. So, I turn on the gas and try to light the pilot.

I can't get the thing to light after multiple attempts. What would be the way to fix this? Should I just call a plumber if I can't do it? I am decent at DIY stuff I just forgot a step because I've done it a couple times already.

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