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DennisB-HILO

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Hi, I have an atwater water heater in my hi lo. When operating on gas, it is lighting but then just turning off, failing to heat the water in the tank.

I used compressed air to blow out the tube that is in the heater and it stayed lit a little longer and then just turned off again way too soon.

I know I saw something about this problem on this forum, but cannot locate
that thread. Any help out there?

thanks,
Dennis
 
Water heater trouble shooting

Google atwood water heater with your model #. They should be able to give you advice. I know you may have to adjust some parts and then the problem will be solved. Most companies have good tech support.
 
DennisB said:
Hi, I have an atwater water heater in my hi lo. When operating on gas, it is lighting but then just turning off, failing to heat the water in the tank.

I used compressed air to blow out the tube that is in the heater and it stayed lit a little longer and then just turned off again way too soon.

I know I saw something about this problem on this forum, but cannot locate
that thread. Any help out there?

thanks,
Dennis
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My Atwood Water Heater has two sensors that have to have contact with the tank, otherwise it will not ignite. My contacts are on a flexible material that sticks to the metal cover of the water tank and on mine unit they are somewhat below the pressure relief valve on the tank. Wish I could provide pictures but I just put my unit away today and is not accessible.:(
 
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