I know it is still working but something is wrong. I went away for the weekend and when I got home and took a shower last night it wouldnt warm up. I had the knob all the way to hot and it was only luke warm. it wasnt cold so I know its working a little but I like hot showers and as of Thursday or Friday it was working. any ideas?
2006-12-26 04:02:34 · 7 answers · asked by wantme_comegetme 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is gas - Check and make sure the gas valve is on. The handle should be in-line with the piping not across, Next at the bottom of the heater is a little access door. Check to see if the pilot light is lit. There should be a little red or black knob near by that should be to teh "on" position. When you look inside the cover you should see a small blue flame. If not it is probably out. Folow the instructions on the side of the tank on lighting it. Good Luck!!
2006-12-26 04:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by PAT A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, the thermocouple is burned out.
Before replacing it, you might go through the relite procedure, but when it goes out, the TC is usually bad.
It sticks through a bracket into the pilot flame, and goes to a screw-in fitting at the control valve. Take it out and take it with you to the hardware store.
The nut at the valve on American heaters (and furnaces) is either 3/8 or 5/16.
The TC is only four or five dollars, US. The pilot will not work without this device. It is a safety that shuts off the main gas valve and pilot whenever the fire gets blown out.
2006-12-26 08:35:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the heater and how big is the tank. Sounds like your tank is probably full of silt and not allowing it to fill with water and allowing the water to heat properly ie: a 40 gallon tank filled with silt only allowing 30 gallons of water. It has to heat the silt before it gets to the water and doesn't make the water hot enough. open the drain valve and see if dirty water comes out, or nothing at all. it's probably time to get a new one.
2006-12-26 04:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by gunsmoke_70 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a gas fired water heater of the power vent type make sure the power ventor is running. The power may be off to the boiler. if it is standard or chimney vent do as others have suggested check to make sure the pilot is on. If nothing works for you call a qualified gas technician.
2006-12-26 04:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by ED D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it an electric water heater? how old is it? they are supposed to only have a lifespan of 10 yrs....could be mineral deposits are building up or could be the heating element is going out
2006-12-26 04:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by swindbbwangel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have either a bad thermostat, or a bad element. Check them for operation with a voltage meter. Check your elements for continuity. If they are ok, check your thermostats, for signs of damage (burnt) or no power.
2006-12-26 05:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by launrider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your circuit breaker. If it is that and keeps kicking off get somebody to look at it it's dangerous
2006-12-26 04:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋