Hi there, signed up to literally just to ask this question! We have a gas water heating unit outside, and there appears to be a second flame below the usual one. Both are burning blue as you can see (link to image below). Should I be concerned/get a plumber asap? About 2 months ago we had a plumber come out and fix something as the pilot light kept going out. Not entirely sure what the issue was, as we rent so everything went through the agency.

Any insight is appreciated!

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There's a gas leak at the lower flame. That pilot assembly needs to be inspected. Maybe just tightening the tube nut.

ditto


show the pic to the rental agency


do NOT, repeat NOT, attempt a DIY repair

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there is a tiny leak at that brass hex nut.
it tightens CCW as you are looking at it.
so tighten it yourself or call a plumber.
on a scale of 1 to 10, it is less than a 1 in difficulty.
BTW, your picture show a perfect pilot light flame. blue and bright not yellow and lazy.

packy is correct


BUT


since it is a rental: ? what if something breaks when the TENANT attempts a repair ESPECIALLY after the landlord's agent paid for a repair ?

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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638

not all tenant/landlord relationships are contentious.
the landlord may be happy to save 150 dollar service call?
the landlord may be a hands on DIYer and fix it.

that connection is not prone to break.
BUT the decision is not ours.

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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638

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