Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Stretch" wrote in message
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I agree with Jim. When the dryer is running it acts like an exhaust
fan. Typical air flow on a dryer is 50 to 100 CFM. If the house is
tight, it may backdraft the water heater flue and blow out the pilot.

Or you may just need the water heater pilot adjusted to a larger flame.


Good luck

Stretch


And open an window slightly when using the dryer. No matter how large the
flame it has the potential to be put out with a strong draft.




We had a similar problem a few years back. After checking the
air flow (mine has plenty of air leaks) we found the gas
pressure regulator was set low. We had about quarter pound,
needed to be half pound. The gas company finally cranked it up
to a half. Then they noticed it was an old mercury regulator and
sent the crew a month later to replace it.

TP