How To Turn Off Gas Water Heater Pilot Light. Turn off the control valve. Open the door/cover over the pilot light access.
Your gas release or electric heating element is malfunctioning. Here are some critical reasons why. Turn out the on/off switch of the pilot towards a pilot’s position.
A handle parallel to the pipe indicates an open valve.
You may hear a slight hiss. Reset the thermostat so it is on the lowest setting possible. Check to make sure that the water heater has turned off. Hold the pilot’s button and then make sure to use the long lighter or a match to ignite the flame.