re: Forgive my stupidity

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My hot water heater seems like it has a constant flame (not the pilot light). How often should it kick off after showers, dishwasher runs, etc. Again, I know the pilot light is constantly on, but this is the actual flame that heats the water.

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Does it have a thermostat? What is it set to?
How big of a tank?
How many things running simultaneously?
Have you noticed a change in your bill?
Why is it heating the hot water?