Thermal Switch Gas Water Heater

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Thermal switch gas water heater.

Existing installation status light flashes. In this final article i ll cover temperature sensors erratic combustion and thermal switches. For pricing and availability. The thermal switch keeps blowing.

My water heater is an american water heater proline model and doesn t have that thermal switch at least i can t find it if there is one. One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank type water heater. Hi i bought an american standard water heater and within 3 months the thermal fuse kept blowing. Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch.

Smith water heater isolation valve. I looked on my original control unit and it does have those wires however they go directly into the hole where the thermocoupler screws into. Ktnnkg 40amps smart pump switch water heater timer wi fi remote control compatible with alexa google home and tuya app single l and n wire needed ac110v 220v 3 5 out of 5 stars 14 37 09 37. Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause excessive heat buildup inside the chamber and trip.

Then unfasten the three nuts that hold the thermocouple and the two gas tubes to the valve. 4 8 out of 5 stars 283. So far i have covered initial troubleshooting steps specifics on diagnosing whether something is a water tank problem or a gas control issue and the testing of thermocouples piezos and pilot light issues. The thermal switch can trip if the water heater is not getting enough air.

The burner typically sits loosely or under clips in the burning chamber and just slides out. If it s tripped you may be able to hear it click. Get it as soon as fri sep 25. Turn the gas control knob off turn the gas supply valve off and click on more help below.

Thermal switch keeps tripping. 2 years later it s starting all over. For pricing and availability. First shut off the gas valve on the water heater and the gas valve on the gas line near the heater.

After3 visits from warranty repairman they gave us a new water heater due to the lemon law.