- Step 1: Check for Any Open Valves, or Faucets Close Them Up. ...
- Step 2: Turn the Cold Water On. ...
- Step 3: Take Out the Safety Tag. ...
- Step 4: Turn on the Breaker.
Can I turn on my water heater by myself?
If your heater's pilot goes out, you can relight it yourself. ... Turn the gas regulator valve's knob to “Pilot,” press down on it and hold it down. This starts the flow of gas to the pilot burner. On some water heater models, you press and hold down a separate red button to start the pilot burner gas flow.
How do you start a hot water heater?
Turn the water heat dial to Low and the On/Off/Pilot dial to Pilot. Then, turn the On/Off/Pilot dial downwards and push the igniter button at the same time. Let go of the igniter button, but keep pressing the Pilot dial downward for around 30 seconds. You should hear a "whoosh" sound when the gas is lit.Aug 14, 2018