Hi,

I appreciate all of the responses. It would seem 20 years is beyond
the life expectancy for most hot water heaters. I am currently
researching and budgeting for a replacement however in the meantime I
would like to get this old one going if the costs are between $25 to
$50.

BTW, I live in North Haven, CT USA. Apologizes for failing to mention
this in my original post.


Greg
On Oct 30, 3:45*pm, Greg wrote:
Hi,

I own a condominium which uses a AO Smith Natural Gas Model FPS 40 216WaterHeater. I imagine it was installed at the time the condo was
built which would be around 1989. The pilot lights fine but I am
having a problem with the burner igniting. I've tried the instructions
listed on the barrel which explain how to jump start the pilot but it
doesn't work.

Can someone direct me to something online or recommend a local service
center for doing basic repairs? Seems like something simple but I
would like to know any options I have before investing in a new model.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.

-Greg