How to Change Thermocouple on a Kenmore 153.336466
- 1). Turn off the gas supply leading to the water heater.
- 2). Press the lock tab under the gas control knob on the front of the Kenmore water heater. Turn the gas control knob to "Off."
- 3). Loosen the screws holding the access door in place. Remove the door.
- 4). Disconnect the thermocouple connections from the gas control assembly with the wrench. Disconnect the pilot supply tube with the wrench.
- 5). Lift the burner assembly out of the Kenmore water heater.
- 6). Remove the screw holding the thermocouple to the burner assembly. Position the new thermocouple into the assembly. Install the screw that holds it in place.
- 7). Replace the burner assembly into the water heater. Connect the thermocouple and pilot supply tube connections.
- 8). Replace the access door. Tighten the screws that hold the door in place. Turn the gas supply on.