The gas valve on a water heater controls the fuel to the burner. The valve's thermostat and the safety features manage the flame.
The valve
The gas valve sits on the side of the tank and controls the fuel. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the valve is the control.
The thermostat
The valve's dial sets the tank's temperature. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the dial is the setting.
The pilot
The valve feeds the pilot flame that lights the burner. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the pilot is the start.
The safety
The thermocouple shuts the gas off if the pilot dies. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the safety is the guard.
The failure
A failing valve needs the licensed replacement. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the pro is the requirement.
The smell
A gas smell around the valve is the immediate call. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the smell is the emergency.
The call
Service the gas valve right. Call 888-217-3585 and Alexandria, VA Plumbing Experts will match you with an Alexandria pro for the check.
Plumbing in Alexandria: what to know
In Alexandria, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Alexandria city County — from Falls Church, Washington and Mount Rainier to ZIP codes like 22302, 22301, 22304 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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