When your pilot light won't stay lit or won't ignite at all, a worn or clogged pilot assembly is usually the culprit. This genuine Suburban replacement pilot assembly with fitting restores reliable ignition to your SW series water heater -- a straightforward repair that outlasts a simple orifice cleaning and gets your hot water back fast.
The Suburban 161156 pilot assembly is a direct-replacement unit designed for the SW6P, SW6PE, SW6PR, SW6PER, SW10P, SW10PE, SW10PR, and SW10PER water heaters commonly found in RVs and travel trailers. It ships with the fitting installed, so you get a complete assembly ready for installation without hunting for additional hardware.
Also known by NBK part number 20304, this assembly is a widely stocked replacement in the RV aftermarket and is designed to work in conjunction with the Suburban 010803 burner assembly (sold separately). If you are sourcing both components at the same time, verify that your burner assembly is also in good condition before completing the repair.
Engineered specifically for SW6P, SW6PE, SW6PR, SW6PER, SW10P, SW10PE, SW10PR, and SW10PER Suburban water heaters -- no modification needed.
Includes the pilot hood, orifice, and fitting in one unit. No need to source separate fittings or hardware for installation.
Listed as NBK part number 20304, making it easy to cross-reference with supplier catalogs and verify compatibility.
Backed by Suburban's limited 90-day manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
The pilot assembly is the component that delivers a small, steady flame used to ignite the main burner. Over time, the orifice can clog with scale, debris, or corrosion, and the hood can warp or crack from repeated heat cycling. Common symptoms that point to a failed or failing pilot assembly include:
Replacing the pilot assembly on a Suburban SW series water heater is a DIY-friendly repair for RV owners comfortable working with gas appliances. The general process involves shutting off the gas supply, removing the burner door assembly, disconnecting the existing pilot tubing and thermocouple lead, unbolting the old pilot assembly, and installing the new unit in reverse order.