American Standard 50315074473 Pilot Assembly
An OEM American Standard pilot assembly used as a replacement pilot/ignition component in American Standard residential water heater service applications when the correct pilot assembly is required.
Key Features
- Product type: Pilot Assembly
- Application: Replacement Part
- Listed as replacing: 194429-B
Compatibility & Applications
- Listed under American Standard residential water heater parts (Pilots & Ignitors category).
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: 50315074473.
Installation & Operation Notes
- Installation should be performed by a qualified water-heater service technician experienced with gas appliance service.
- Reference the water heater's service/installation manual for safe shutdown, pilot component replacement, and leak/operation checks after reassembly.
- The provided sources do not include step-by-step installation instructions for this specific assembly - follow the unit documentation for the correct procedure.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Customer feedback ties replacement to common pilot/ignition issues such as a pilot flame going out and returning the heater to service after the pilot assembly is replaced.
- One recurring troubleshooting theme in reviews is suspected pilot gas line clogging leading to pilot dropout, with replacement resolving normal operation.
- If pilot issues persist after replacement, use the water heater's troubleshooting steps to confirm gas supply, pilot tubing condition, and related ignition components.
User Reviews & Q&A Summary
- Correct part identification: Reviewers often cite the product photos/details as helpful for confirming they were ordering the right assembly.
- Fit and performance: Common feedback is "works great/works as expected" and "perfect fit," with users reporting they were back to heating water quickly.
- DIY/repair savings: Several reviewers describe it as a cost saver versus calling a repair service (often noting they are not plumbers but successfully completed the repair).
- Minor fit note: One review mentions fitment being a bit tight, though still usable.