Most kitchen appliances these days run on electricity rather than gas. The same applies for clothes washers and dryers, leaving the majority of homes with only a couple of appliances that are fueled by gas, be it natural gas or propane. These are typically the home’s furnace and hot water heater. So most homeowners are not faced with the problem of a pilot light that has gone out. Since these units are normally installed in somewhat isolated areas of the home, it is rare for a gust of wind to come along and blow out the pilot light. Thus, few people know how to relight one. The process is not difficult if you know what you are doing, but lighting a match next to a gas line can bring on an uncomfortable feeling. Hot water heater Longmont can give you tips about how to accomplish this task and provide other useful information about hot water heaters and replacing them.