How to Remove Hot Water Heater Pilot Light

One of the most common questions that comes up when installing a new hot water heater is how to remove hot water heater pilot light. This is a fairly standard and simple operation and one that is usually quite obvious to anyone who has ever done it. The pilot light is located on the bottom of the hot water heater and basically turns on whenever it is needed. The way it works is that the pilot light ignites the gas that is in the tank, which then warms the water as it circulates through the pipes. After a while, the heater may start to get quite warm, so it is necessary to crank up the heat in order to bring the heater back down to a safe temperature.