Nonnymus wrote:

Speedy Jim wrote:
Once the safety has tripped, the game is over; it is a one-shot
affair.

It would seem you have an iron-clad case against Sears and they
should replace the entire gas control without argument (you hope).
The tank needs to be drained to do this.

Jim


Thanks, Jim. I'm OK at putting i a water heater, but am not that
certain when it comes to the internal workings of the gas heaters.

You said it's only 3 months old, so it's got to be still under warranty
from Sears. Why not call them and let them figure it out? The only
disadvantage is you might really have to lean on them to get quick
service.